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G369 XLA

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

55,869 mi
Last recorded55,869 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG369 XLA
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 55,869 miles

Body has slight corrosion front, panel, rear valance, outer sill panels, (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2016 55,869 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill panel & side panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing ( shock mount ) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner & outer sill panel (2.4.A.3)

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

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure o/s/f & n/s/f (5.2.1a)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion front panel, rear valance, outer sill panel, (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

n/s/f seat securing nuts missing ( not insecure )

Pass 2 Nov 2015 55,485 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2015 55,476 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2013 54,640 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2012 51,389 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Dec 2012 51,386 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 43,211 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2011 43,211 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

There is play in the engine mounts

Pass 15 Dec 2010 37,147 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 Dec 2010 37,146 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 35,679 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 29,851 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2008 29,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2007 24,128 miles

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 24,128 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 19,501 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 19,501 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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G369 XLA is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 G369 XLA, 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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G369 XLA is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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