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G43 VMC

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

23,384 mi
Last recorded23,384 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2009
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG43 VMC
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2009 23,384 miles

both inner wheel arches to outer sills rusted

Fail 17 Nov 2009 23,384 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)

both inner wheel arches to outer sills rusted

misfire on engine

Fail 23 Jul 2007 23,374 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 23,374 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 23,316 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 23,316 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight roughness at nearside front bearing

Pass 29 Jul 2005 22,289 miles

nearside and offside front inner wheel arches rusted

Fail 21 Jul 2005 22,257 miles

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

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

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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G43 VMC is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 G43 VMC, 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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G43 VMC is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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