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MDM 736G

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

1,963 mi
Last recorded1,963 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDM 736G
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 1,963 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 1,537 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 1,537 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 1,511 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on 2.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 12 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 90,963 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front tyre bald on edge

Nearside Rear tyre bald on edge

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Upper engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 90,768 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged valve stem cracking (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front tyre side wall cut

boot corroded on lower hinge

underside corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2017 90,768 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged valve stem cracking (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front tyre side wall cut

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

boot corroded on lower hinge

underside corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2016 90,761 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering sub frame (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort service brake (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 89,812 miles

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

Offside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 83,158 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 82,662 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

rear seats not fitted at time of test

slight corrosion battery tray

slight play in nearside and offside front inner rackends

Fail 23 Feb 2011 82,661 miles

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

rear seats not fitted at time of test

slight corrosion battery tray

slight play in nearside and offside front inner rackends

Pass 8 Jun 2009 77,332 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 77,154 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 77,154 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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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MDM 736G is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MDM 736G, 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 MDM 736G registered?

MDM 736G is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 17 June 1989.

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