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G90 VAY

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,233 mi
Last recorded46,233 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG90 VAY
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 46,233 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 46,169 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 46,004 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 45,635 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 45,441 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 41,709 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 41,696 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2007 41,321 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 40,744 miles

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

slight corrosion on inner face of front brake discs

Fail 9 May 2006 40,735 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

slight corrosion on inner face of front brake discs

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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G90 VAY is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G90 VAY, 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 G90 VAY registered?

G90 VAY is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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The MOT history for G90 VAY shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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