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G311 XOT

1990 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

46,099 mi
Last recorded46,099 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2009
Typical for 1990 Austin Mini Racing Flame56,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG311 XOT
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2009 46,099 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2009 46,018 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2007 39,873 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 39,873 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 39,675 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 39,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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G311 XOT is a 1990 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Austin Mini Racing Flame models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 56,092 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 G311 XOT, 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 36 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 G311 XOT registered?

G311 XOT is a 1990 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 19 January 1990.

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