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G495 HBD

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

78,645 mi
Last recorded78,645 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG495 HBD
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 78,645 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 78,608 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 78,539 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 78,344 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 78,019 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 77,682 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 76,787 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Apr 2017 76,180 miles

slight movement in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 6 May 2016 74,202 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 73,328 miles

Battery strap missing.

Fail 12 May 2015 73,318 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Battery strap missing.

Spare tyre under inflated

Pass 28 Feb 2014 72,423 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 72,044 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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G495 HBD 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 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G495 HBD, 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 G495 HBD registered?

G495 HBD is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 21 August 1989.

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The MOT history for G495 HBD shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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