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G693 HEG

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,044 mi
Last recorded90,044 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2021
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG693 HEG
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2021 90,044 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 90,042 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2018 89,359 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 88,609 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 87,440 miles

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

Nearside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 87,336 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2015 86,073 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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G693 HEG is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 G693 HEG, 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 G693 HEG registered?

G693 HEG is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G693 HEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G693 HEG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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