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G866 GKG

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

93,521 mi
Last recorded93,521 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2012
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG866 GKG
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2012 93,521 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 93,543 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 93,543 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2010 93,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 93,019 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 92,236 miles

Front wipers not switching off when required

Fuel hose to fuel pump under vehicle started to split

Nearside and Offside steering rack play found at wheels

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 1 Oct 2009 92,236 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Front wipers not switching off when required

Fuel hose to fuel pump under vehicle started to split

Nearside and Offside steering rack play found at wheels

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 92,183 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2007 91,089 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2007 91,089 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2006 88,846 miles

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

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

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

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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G866 GKG is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 G866 GKG, 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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G866 GKG is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 19 September 1989.

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