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G399 HUB

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,352 mi
Last recorded97,352 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG399 HUB
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 97,352 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 97,119 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 96,672 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 96,457 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 96,918 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Position lamp incorrect colour Both rear (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 96,214 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 96,198 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2014 90,946 miles

front suspension joints slight play

Fail 16 Apr 2014 90,946 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front suspension joints slight play

Pass 11 Apr 2013 88,511 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 88,505 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 87,878 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 55,248 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 84,152 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 82,432 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 80,448 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 80,448 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 90,009 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2005 88,634 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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G399 HUB is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G399 HUB, 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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G399 HUB is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 4 August 1989.

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