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G405 JWB

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

4,275 mi
Last recorded4,275 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2006
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG405 JWB
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2006 4,275 miles

16% Front brake imbalance.

Both headlamp aims on the limits.

Brake pedal rubber worn.

Corrosion to both outer sills.

Corrosion within 30cms of n/s/r seatbelt mounting.

O/S/F front subframe mounting not located onto both pins.

Slight play in o/s and n/s top and bottom swivel joints.

Fail 24 Jan 2006 4,271 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Brake pedal rubber worn.

Heavy corrosion and holes to o/s outer sill.

N/S hjeadlamp aim on right limit.

Slight corrosion to n/s outer sill.

Small amount of corrosion within 30cms of n/s/r seatbelt mounting.

o/s headlamp aim on top limit.

o/s/f front subframe mounting not located onto both pins.

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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G405 JWB is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G405 JWB, 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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G405 JWB is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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