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G700 NRA

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Multi-colour Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,982 mi
Last recorded20,982 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG700 NRA
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 20,982 miles

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 20,936 miles

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 20,936 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 20,925 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres @3mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 May 2022 20,925 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres @3mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2021 20,909 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 20,900 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 20,888 miles

BOTH front suspension bump stops worn

Fail 26 Jul 2018 20,888 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 20,814 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside front suspension bump stop deteriorated

Pass 4 Jul 2016 20,804 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 20,733 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 20,569 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 20,386 miles

o/s front shock absorber has reduced effect

Pass 26 Jun 2012 20,236 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 19,945 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 19,945 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 19,493 miles

slight bulge in o/s front tyre sidewall

Pass 7 Jul 2009 18,892 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 18,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

object inside n/s rear tyre

Pass 7 Jul 2008 18,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2007 17,296 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 17,296 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 16,581 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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G700 NRA is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Multi-colour with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G700 NRA, 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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G700 NRA is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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