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G75 VMC

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,499 mi
Last recorded11,499 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2014
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG75 VMC
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2014 11,499 miles

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

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

both front floor pans slightly distorted

Fail 24 Mar 2014 11,287 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

both front floor pans slightly distorted

Pass 18 Apr 2013 7,905 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 7,905 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 5,961 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 3,166 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 3,144 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

off side rear radius arm has no free movement

Pass 21 Aug 2009 98,846 miles

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

limited reserve travel on hand brake

Pass 14 Aug 2008 91,873 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 91,667 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 86,195 miles

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

offside outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 21 Aug 2006 85,645 miles

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

small hole in n/s/f outer sill

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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G75 VMC is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G75 VMC, 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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G75 VMC is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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