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G272 APG

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,328 mi
Last recorded70,328 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG272 APG
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 70,328 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 70,327 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 22 May 2015 70,326 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust down pipe has been hitting driveshaft

Pass 16 May 2014 66,371 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 65,484 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 May 2013 65,481 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake pedal actuating linkage functionally incomplete (3.3.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 65,373 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 65,673 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 85,373 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 63,957 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 62,311 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

non genuine exhaust fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2008 62,307 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Racing Flame?

Based on 7,572 MOT tests across 764 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
759
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
764
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 556
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 551
Steering rack gaiter split 512
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 430
fog lamp not working 356
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G272 APG is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 60,414 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Racing Flame fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 556 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G272 APG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Racing Flame typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Mini Racing Flame is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G272 APG is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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