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G900 RJO

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

16,167 mi
Last recorded16,167 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG900 RJO
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 16,167 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle has had extensive welding repairs most of which are under sealed making assessment difficult

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 16,162 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Fuel pipe insecure Main fuel feed pipe under car (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts power cable from front to rear on the underside of the car (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Rubbing on the exhaust down pipe (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle has had extensive welding repairs most of which are under sealed making assessment difficult

Pass 4 Oct 2013 12,451 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 12,429 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 10,885 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 10,885 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 3,889 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Jul 2011 3,882 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2010 3,512 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 34,510 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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G900 RJO is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G900 RJO, 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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G900 RJO is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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