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G609 HEW

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

43,931 mi
Last recorded43,931 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG609 HEW
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 43,931 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle underside covered in under seal

Pass 3 Apr 2025 43,856 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated pair (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle underside covered in underseal/grease

Pass 26 Apr 2024 43,752 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 43,630 miles

areas of corrosion appearing

Pass 18 Oct 2021 43,493 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 43,287 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 42,957 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 41,262 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

parking brake lever travel is slightly high

surface rust/black paint coating and misting of oil under the vehicle and on some components

Fail 8 Aug 2018 41,262 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

parking brake lever travel is slightly high

surface rust/black paint coating and misting of oil under the vehicle and on some components

Pass 27 Jul 2017 40,512 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre starting to wear inner edges

nearside rear tyre cracking on edges

offside and nearside sills corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2017 40,512 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre starting to wear inner edges

nearside rear tyre cracking on edges

offside and nearside sills corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2016 40,263 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside and offside sills corroded

nearside rear tyre cracking on tread

Pass 28 Jul 2015 39,416 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre cracks in tread

Pass 13 Aug 2014 38,717 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front A-panels starting to corrode

Pass 2 Aug 2013 37,982 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 37,427 miles

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

front sub frame rear mountings sterting to split

rear bumper corroding

Pass 3 Aug 2011 36,735 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 35,994 miles

both outer sills showing early signs of surface corrosion

front and rear subframes showing early signs of corrosion

Fail 26 Aug 2010 35,994 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

both outer sills showing early signs of surface corrosion

front and rear subframes showing early signs of corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2009 35,337 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

early signs of corrosion to both sills

early signs of corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 7 Aug 2008 34,774 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 34,171 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both sills showing early signs of corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2006 33,493 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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G609 HEW is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 G609 HEW, 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 G609 HEW registered?

G609 HEW is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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