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G30 BPD

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

52,165 mi
Last recorded52,165 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG30 BPD
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 52,165 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 52,160 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 51,237 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 51,231 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 50,794 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 50,506 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 50,237 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 50,179 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 50,178 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 10.14 %vol (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 49,357 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner braking surface rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 49,357 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner braking surface rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached bolt loose. tightened up (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 49,108 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 49,107 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 48,765 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 48,765 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 48,318 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 47,909 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 47,640 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 47,399 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 47,011 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 47,011 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 46,288 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 46,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2009 45,242 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 45,242 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 20 May 2008 44,247 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 May 2008 44,247 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 43,021 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 43,021 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 41,168 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 41,168 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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G30 BPD is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G30 BPD, 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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G30 BPD is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 26 August 1989.

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