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G891 UPO

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,940 mi
Last recorded6,940 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG891 UPO
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 6,940 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 5,054 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 4,530 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 3,977 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 3,932 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 3,932 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2010 3,403 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 3,403 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 20 May 2009 29,669 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 29,633 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2009 29,629 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 1,895 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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G891 UPO is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G891 UPO, 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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What year was G891 UPO registered?

G891 UPO is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G891 UPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for G891 UPO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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