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G873 OMX

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

15,197 mi
Last recorded15,197 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG873 OMX
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 15,197 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 15,195 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 15,132 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 15,061 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 15,025 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 14,923 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 14,919 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 14,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 14,757 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 14,444 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area by jacking point (5.2.6)

slight bind rear brakes

Pass 22 Apr 2016 14,012 miles

Both front brakes binding slightly

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Slight play upper and lower suspension swivels

Parking brake performance only just within limits

Fail 22 Apr 2016 14,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible Road wheel rubbing on caliper (4.2.B.2)

Both front brakes binding slightly

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Slight play upper and lower suspension swivels

Parking brake performance only just within limits

Pass 31 Mar 2015 13,748 miles

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

o/s wiper split

Pass 25 Apr 2014 13,468 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 10,120 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 10,141 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

slight play in all ball joints

Pass 20 Mar 2012 97,275 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2012 97,047 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 92,306 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 92,297 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2010 92,263 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front floor pans corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2009 87,936 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2009 87,936 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

no rear seats fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2008 80,772 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 80,771 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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G873 OMX is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 G873 OMX, 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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G873 OMX is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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