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G950 XFH

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Green Other 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,678 mi
Last recorded91,678 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG950 XFH
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeOther
Engine998cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 91,678 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 91,512 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 91,241 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 91,224 miles
Pass 22 May 2022 90,055 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 90,012 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 89,820 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 89,039 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 89,004 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 88,240 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 88,207 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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G950 XFH is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Green with a 998cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 G950 XFH, 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 G950 XFH registered?

G950 XFH is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 29 August 1989.

Is G950 XFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for G950 XFH shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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