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G365 UPV

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

34,057 mi
Last recorded34,057 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG365 UPV
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 34,057 miles

Fuel pipe corroded

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak ()

Rear seat belts have been removed

Rear seats removed

Fail 24 Aug 2017 34,045 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe corroded

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak ()

Rear seat belts have been removed

Rear seats removed

Pass 24 Aug 2016 25,972 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 25,972 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2016 25,912 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leaking at flange (7.1.2)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2016 25,895 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leaking at flange (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner suspension cone dust cover (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bonnet insecure (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 25 Feb 2012 22,921 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 22,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 22,800 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 22,800 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 22,253 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 22,253 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 21 May 2009 22,230 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s wiper rubber worn

o/s/f floor corroded

top engine mounting u/s

unusual wear pattern on o/s/r tyre.

Pass 21 May 2008 15,372 miles

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

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

Slight wear in offside upper steering swivel.

Small hole in offside outer sill, outside prescribed area.

Fail 21 May 2008 15,372 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Slight wear in offside upper steering swivel.

Small hole in offside outer sill, outside prescribed area.

Pass 23 Apr 2007 12,241 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 7,958 miles

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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G365 UPV is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 G365 UPV, 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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G365 UPV is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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