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G818 YKV

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,480 mi
Last recorded84,480 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG818 YKV
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 84,480 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 84,007 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near front subframe mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 84,007 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near front subframe mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2016 71,794 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 71,794 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high both dipped (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 71,794 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 71,794 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 24 May 2014 71,794 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 71,794 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 71,794 miles

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

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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G818 YKV is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G818 YKV, 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 G818 YKV registered?

G818 YKV is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 19 September 1989.

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