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G547 TFW

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

39,265 mi
Last recorded39,265 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG547 TFW
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2025 39,265 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 38,736 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 38,654 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 85,969 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2016 36,782 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe (7.1.2)

Rear bumper corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2016 36,781 miles

Front Upper engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail excessively corroded and detached from body (6.1.D.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear quarter/body (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear quarter/body (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside - front (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre tread starting to crack/spilt

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe (7.1.2)

Rear bumper corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 36,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rusty

front number plate damaged but still readable

Fail 28 Oct 2014 36,589 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rusty

front number plate damaged but still readable

Pass 1 Jun 2012 36,550 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front floorpan starting to corrode

rear subframe starting to corrode

underseal on both outer sills peeling away

Pass 8 Jun 2011 36,386 miles

rear subframe starting to corrode

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front floorpan starting to corrode

underseal on both outer sills starting to peel away [will need replacing to avoid further corrosion]

Fail 8 Jun 2011 36,386 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

offside front floorpan starting to corrode

rear subframe starting to corrode

underseal on both outer sills starting to peel away [will need replacing to avoid further corrosion]

Pass 24 Apr 2009 36,377 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 34,373 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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G547 TFW is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 G547 TFW, 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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G547 TFW is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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