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G790 NKJ

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,474 mi
Last recorded44,474 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG790 NKJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 44,474 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2020 44,455 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Upper and Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Upper and Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 42,836 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 42,595 miles

battery tray starting to corrode

Pass 3 Sep 2016 40,777 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 40,488 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 40,488 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 40,050 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 40,050 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 39,083 miles

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

both front wheels grabbing slightly

Pass 23 Feb 2012 39,072 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2012 39,072 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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G790 NKJ 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 G790 NKJ, 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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G790 NKJ is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 17 August 1989.

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