MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,245 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak
front and rear bumpers missing
hole caused by corrosion in bonnet
hole caused by corrosion in offside front sill panel
hole caused by corrosion in scuttle panel
holes caused by corrosion in lower section of rear panel
holes caused by corrosion in nearside front inner wing
movement between front subframe and body when steering is rocked
nearside and offside handbrake cables chafing on rear subframe
nearside and offside indicator self cancel not working
nearside and offside side repeater lenses missing
nearside handbrake cable starting to fray
offside door upper hinge loose
offside front wheel arch trim insecure and damaged
offside front wing badly corroded and holed
slight exhaust blow
washer missing from nearside rear lower shock absorber mount
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
front and rear bumpers missing
hole caused by corrosion in bonnet
hole caused by corrosion in offside front sill panel
hole caused by corrosion in scuttle panel
holes caused by corrosion in lower section of rear panel
holes caused by corrosion in nearside front inner wing
movement between front subframe and body when steering is rocked
nearside and offside handbrake cables chafing on rear subframe
nearside and offside indicator self cancel not working
nearside and offside side repeater lenses missing
nearside handbrake cable starting to fray
offside door upper hinge loose
offside front wheel arch trim insecure and damaged
offside front wing badly corroded and holed
slight exhaust blow
washer missing from nearside rear lower shock absorber mount
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
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)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS
Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Both front tyres perished and splitting STRONG ADVISE TO REPLACE TYRES
Coolant leaking from water pump area. Requires further investigation. Note: Due to changes in items tested next year, this will become a reason for rejection (failure) by next MOT
Corrosion various suspension and sub frame mount prescribed areas but none inspected were to excess at time of test
Nearside front brake binding slightly when roadwheel spun by hand
Obstructed view to braking hub mounted components so advise full brake check with wheels and drums removed.
Offside front side repeater on wing not working but front indicator can be viewed from side slightly so advise not reason for rejection issued
Oil residue on engine. Advise full clean and re check for leak(s)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini Racing Flame?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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G585 URV is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.
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 G585 URV, 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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G585 URV is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 1 August 1989.
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