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G929 KHE

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

59,587 mi
Last recorded59,587 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2018
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG929 KHE
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2018 59,587 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2018 59,567 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure rear mounting rubbers split (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure rear mounting rubbers split (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2017 59,406 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 58,799 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 58,799 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 58,504 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 57,930 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 57,930 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 May 2013 56,288 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 56,231 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 65,672 miles

Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 55,053 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight distortion to nearside rear tyre

Fail 25 Jun 2011 55,044 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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.

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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G929 KHE is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Red 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 G929 KHE, 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 G929 KHE registered?

G929 KHE is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 3 October 1989.

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