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G801 KRH

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Multi-colour Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2022
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

63,048 mi
Last recorded63,048 miles
Recorded on4 May 2021
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG801 KRH
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 May 2021 63,048 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust hangers deteriorated

Fail 4 May 2021 63,048 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust hangers deteriorated

Fail 20 Aug 2018 63,024 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to nearside front outer sill

Pass 16 Aug 2017 56,494 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2017 56,494 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 55,753 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner arch upper (2.4.A.3)

nearside and offside outer sill repairs covered

offside front floor pan corroded offside rear floor pan corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 54,532 miles

n/s/r wheel bearing incorrectly adjusted

Fail 16 Jul 2015 54,523 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 54,501 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 53,840 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 53,833 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 51,225 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 51,163 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 48,441 miles

advise front subframe bushes parting

n/s/f shocker damp

slight exhaust blow front pipe

Pass 3 Jun 2009 45,123 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 45,123 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 41,723 miles

advise sills and floors corroding

Fail 22 May 2008 41,659 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

advise sills and floors corroding

Pass 30 May 2007 38,208 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 38,208 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 34,424 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 34,424 miles

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

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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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G801 KRH is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Multi-colour with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 G801 KRH, 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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G801 KRH is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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