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G87 AJT

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

24,493 mi
Last recorded24,493 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG87 AJT
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 24,493 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2025 24,492 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near brake servo (6.1.1 (c) (i))

minor corroded top suspension mounting

Pass 7 Oct 2023 24,470 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 24,368 miles

Minor corrosion to suspension components

Fail 17 Feb 2021 24,368 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 24,281 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 35,303 miles

nearside /offside inner sills corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2016 35,249 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 35,248 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 29,997 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 29,565 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 27,758 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 27,758 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 16,603 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 5,903 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust mountings poor

front suspension low

Pass 25 Oct 2006 3,756 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 3,713 miles

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

Front Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2005 99,154 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 99,154 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

advise on hand brake travel

rear bumper rusty

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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G87 AJT is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 G87 AJT, 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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G87 AJT is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 26 August 1989.

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