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G687 BRU

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

27,724 mi
Last recorded27,724 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG687 BRU
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 27,724 miles

Corrosion on rear subframe and vehicle sills

Fail 14 Feb 2017 27,722 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front subframe near side forward mounting (2.4.G.2)

Corrosion on rear subframe and vehicle sills

hole caused by corrosion in near side front wheel arch outside prescribed areas

Pass 25 Sep 2015 27,487 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 25,441 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 25,441 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2013 23,500 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 22,975 miles

Choke varable jet may be sticking

Fail 9 Feb 2012 22,975 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Choke varable jet may be sticking

Pass 11 Feb 2011 21,012 miles

Front b rake pads worn low

Noise from rear brakes

Fail 11 Feb 2011 21,012 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front b rake pads worn low

Noise from rear brakes

Pass 2 Feb 2010 17,731 miles

o s rear tyre perished

Pass 7 Aug 2008 17,623 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion starting at rear subframe and battery recess at boot floor

Pass 19 Jul 2007 17,317 miles

surface corrosion at rear subframe

Pass 3 Aug 2006 16,913 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 16,460 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 16,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

surface corrosion at rear subframe & sills

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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G687 BRU is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 G687 BRU, 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 G687 BRU registered?

G687 BRU is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 22 August 1989.

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