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G756 XPL

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

48,886 mi
Last recorded48,886 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2020
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG756 XPL
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2020 48,886 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2020 48,886 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2010 48,869 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 48,756 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 48,756 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 48,490 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 48,489 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 47,769 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 47,768 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 46,460 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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G756 XPL is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Red 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 G756 XPL, 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 G756 XPL registered?

G756 XPL is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G756 XPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G756 XPL shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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