1989 Austin MINI Racing Flame 1.0L Petrol · G316 DAB
1989 Austin MINI Racing Flame (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1989. Recorded mileage 504 miles. MOT expired on 05 Nov 2008. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN MINI RACING FLAME
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Nov 2008
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 504 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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G316 DAB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2007
- 504 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G316 DAB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame (G316 DAB) between October 2006 and November 2007.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 November 2007 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)”.
G316 DAB Mileage History
- 25/10/200695,452 mi
- 26/10/200695,452 mi
- 03/11/2007495 mi-94,957 mi
- 06/11/2007504 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly -92,036 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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