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G37 HYG

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

14,333 mi
Last recorded14,333 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2010
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG37 HYG
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2010 14,333 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 14,333 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 9,350 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 9,342 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 4,715 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 99,461 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2007 99,461 miles

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

Nearside Inner Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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G37 HYG is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G37 HYG, 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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G37 HYG is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 8 September 1989.

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