1989 Austin MINI Racing Flame 1.0L Petrol · G897 HUA
1989 Austin MINI Racing Flame (1.0L, petrol). First registered 03 Aug 1989. Recorded mileage 66,469 miles. MOT expired on 12 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN MINI RACING FLAME
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,469 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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G897 HUA Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 25/03/2026
- 66,469 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G897 HUA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame (G897 HUA) between April 2025 and March 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
G897 HUA Mileage History
- 14/04/202566,283 mi
- 14/04/202566,283 mi
- 25/03/202666,469 mi+186 mi
Average of roughly 197 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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