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G989 XHP

1990 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

27,237 mi
Last recorded27,237 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2009
Typical for 1990 Austin Mini Racing Flame56,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG989 XHP
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2009 27,237 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 27,237 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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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G989 XHP is a 1990 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 G989 XHP, 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 G989 XHP registered?

G989 XHP is a 1990 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 23 January 1990.

Is G989 XHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for G989 XHP shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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