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G850 UHT

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

19,155 mi
Last recorded19,155 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG850 UHT
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 19,155 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides at front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 18,642 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 17,903 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive "front" of rear sub frame slightly corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracking (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside lower sub frame slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive "front" of rear sub frame slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess offside front upper engine stabilizer body mounting bracket corroded (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 17,780 miles

both front tyres worn edges & perishing nail in o/s/f ..............

both rear tyres perishing .......

Pass 25 Nov 2016 16,867 miles

advise resecuring of o/s/f inner c/v gaiter .......

both front tyres wearing edges .......

Fail 21 Nov 2016 16,811 miles

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

advise resecuring of o/s/f inner c/v gaiter .......

both front tyres wearing edges .......

Pass 18 Nov 2015 16,200 miles

all tyres perishing ......

o/s/f lower arm inner bush splitting .......

Fail 18 Nov 2015 16,200 miles

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

all tyres perishing ......

o/s/f lower arm inner bush splitting .......

Pass 21 Nov 2014 15,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Nov 2014 15,314 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 14 Nov 2013 143,508 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 14 Nov 2013 143,508 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 12,137 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2012 12,116 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 11,199 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 11,161 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 95,464 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 7,724 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 7,707 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 49 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2008 37 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 92,099 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 84,419 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2006 84,409 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2005 78,244 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 78,919 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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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G850 UHT is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 G850 UHT, 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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G850 UHT is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 9 August 1989.

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