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G690 APG

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,204 mi
Last recorded62,204 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG690 APG
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 62,204 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 59,724 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 57,144 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 57,144 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front passenger seat not fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Sep 2007 55,303 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2007 54,873 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 47,388 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 47,388 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2005 46,277 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 46,277 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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G690 APG is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G690 APG, 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 G690 APG registered?

G690 APG is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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