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G301 DHD

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Red Petrol 1293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

730 mi
Last recorded730 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG301 DHD
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,293cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 730 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 499 miles

very slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 5 Oct 2013 3 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2013 1 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 65,483 miles

n/s/r radious arm play

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres on limit

rear brake pipes corroded

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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G301 DHD is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Red with a 1,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G301 DHD, 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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What year was G301 DHD registered?

G301 DHD is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 3 August 1989.

Is G301 DHD safe to buy?

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