1989 Austin MINI Racing Flame 1.4L Petrol · G977 FKG
1989 Austin MINI Racing Flame (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1989. Recorded mileage 17,653 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN MINI RACING FLAME
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/07/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 17,653 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 1380cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
G977 FKG Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2025
- 17,653 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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G977 FKG Mileage History
- 08/07/202217,447 mi
- 08/07/202217,447 mi
- 11/07/202517,620 mi+173 mi
- 22/07/202517,653 mi+33 mi
Average of roughly 68 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
G977 FKG 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 (G977 FKG) between July 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 July 2025 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: Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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