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G628 MMW

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

21,525 mi
Last recorded21,525 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG628 MMW
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 21,525 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Aug 2016 21,271 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 20,646 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 20,648 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 May 2013 19,930 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 18,257 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 16,725 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 15,308 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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G628 MMW is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 G628 MMW, 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 G628 MMW registered?

G628 MMW is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G628 MMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G628 MMW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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