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G472 EJW

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,986 mi
Last recorded68,986 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG472 EJW
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 68,986 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 68,984 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking burst under test (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 66,034 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 63,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

exhaust mounting bracket loose from rear off gearbox

Pass 24 Oct 2012 58,375 miles

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

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

offside front wheel bearig hub nut split pin missing

Fail 20 Oct 2012 58,375 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

offside front wheel bearig hub nut split pin missing

Pass 28 Oct 2011 52,870 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 50,643 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 50,637 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 46,016 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 45,833 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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G472 EJW is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 G472 EJW, 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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G472 EJW is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 7 August 1989.

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