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G771 BSX

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

89,368 mi
Last recorded89,368 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG771 BSX
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 89,368 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 89,325 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 89,325 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 12 Nov 2016 89,287 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/F Top swivel has slight play

Fail 7 May 2016 89,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 88,962 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 88,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 May 2014 88,464 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 88,464 miles

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

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2013 88,159 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust silencer rubber slight deteriated

Fail 4 May 2013 88,157 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust silencer rubber slight deteriated

Pass 15 Feb 2012 86,380 miles

rear brakes slighlty imbalanced

Pass 4 Mar 2011 84,770 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 84,728 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 79,547 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 75,599 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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G771 BSX is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 G771 BSX, 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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G771 BSX is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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