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G52 BWP

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,955 mi
Last recorded71,955 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG52 BWP
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 71,955 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2026 71,955 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 71,866 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 69,693 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 5,834 miles

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f top ball joint slight play

slight play in n/s/r radius arm

top engine mount broken

wiper blade stared to split

Pass 26 Oct 2005 4,007 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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G52 BWP is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G52 BWP, 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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What year was G52 BWP registered?

G52 BWP is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 15 August 1989.

Is G52 BWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for G52 BWP shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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