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G706 NTU

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2013
Tests14 (6 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

91,609 mi
Last recorded91,609 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2012
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG706 NTU
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2012 91,609 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 91,567 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 91,566 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 91,411 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Jan 2010 91,410 miles

Nearside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 901,778 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2008 901,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2008 89,512 miles

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 82,599 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

all brake pipes heavily greased

engine stabilizer mounting loose

metal fuel pipe corroded

rear subframe bushes slightly worn

slight blow from exhaust manifold area

slight play in lower steering column bush

Fail 8 Nov 2007 82,598 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

all brake pipes heavily greased

engine stabilizer mounting loose

metal fuel pipe corroded

rear subframe bushes slightly worn

slight blow from exhaust manifold area

slight play in lower steering column bush

Fail 16 Oct 2007 82,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

all rear brake pipes heavily greased

engine stabilizer bar mounting loose

metal fuel pipe corroded

rear subframe bushes slightly worn

slight exhaust blow from manifold area

slight play in lower steering column bush

Pass 4 Oct 2006 80,693 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 80,681 miles

Offside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

both rubber door seals missing(allowing doors to rattle)

play in both rear radius arm bushes

poss corrosion under car(underseal not allowing full inspection)

Fail 8 Jul 2006 80,675 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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G706 NTU is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 G706 NTU, 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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G706 NTU is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 29 September 1989.

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