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G382 UPV

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

17,393 mi
Last recorded17,393 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG382 UPV
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 17,393 miles

corrosion to o/s/r floor and o/s/f inner panel

Fail 1 Jun 2016 17,393 miles

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

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

corrosion to o/s/r floor and o/s/f inner panel

Pass 9 Dec 2014 14,226 miles

n/s/f top joint gaitor split but preventing ingress

rack gaitors poor condition

rear inner arches corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2014 14,226 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f top joint gaitor split but preventing ingress

rack gaitors poor condition

rear inner arches corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2013 11,525 miles

bump stops missing

low handbrake reading

Fail 27 Nov 2013 11,525 miles

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

bump stops missing

low handbrake reading

Pass 22 Nov 2012 7,965 miles

n/s/f support arm bolt loose

o/s/r swing arm bolt locking device broken

Fail 22 Nov 2012 7,965 miles

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

n/s/f support arm bolt loose

o/s/r swing arm bolt locking device broken

Pass 25 Aug 2011 2,310 miles

o/s/f n/s/f and n/s/r tyres all worn low on edges

o/s/f outer sill repair coming away from original sill and is corroded

outer sills look to be stuck on and covered over.

rear valance bolted on no welds present

repair around o/s/f shock top mounting not continuous but is bolted in place

Fail 23 Aug 2011 2,298 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f n/s/f and n/s/r tyres all worn low on edges

o/s/f outer sill repair coming away from original sill and is corroded

outer sills look to be stuck on and covered over.

rear valance bolted on no welds present

repair around o/s/f shock top mounting not continuous but is bolted in place

Pass 3 Aug 2010 98,818 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 95,917 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 93,066 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2008 93,043 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 90,070 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 90,047 miles

Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 88,578 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

battery insecure

fuel pipes corroded

some underbody corrossion not excessive

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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G382 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 58.8%.

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 G382 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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G382 UPV is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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