MOT Status
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93,040 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
re-presented for test with 3 point static belts fitted in the original pillar mounts
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
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.
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G880 UHT is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 G880 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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G880 UHT is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 1 August 1989.
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