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G3 HJS

1990 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,712 mi
Last recorded53,712 miles
Recorded on13 May 2011
Typical for 1990 Austin Mini Racing Flame56,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG3 HJS
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2011 53,712 miles

slight play in all ball joints

Fail 13 May 2011 53,708 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight play in all ball joints

Pass 27 Mar 2010 53,359 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 53,354 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s/r fog light slight damage but not showing white light to rear

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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G3 HJS is a 1990 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G3 HJS, 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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G3 HJS is a 1990 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 6 January 1990.

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