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G197 CKB

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

25,923 mi
Last recorded25,923 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG197 CKB
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 25,923 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 25,194 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 24,400 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 23,739 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 22,421 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 20,342 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 17,655 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 15,561 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 15,552 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 15,744 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres and offside rear tyre all have surface crackson them.

Pass 27 Jun 2013 14,618 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 14,530 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 14,439 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 14,305 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 14,305 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 14,109 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 13,854 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 13,542 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 13,255 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair?

Based on 51,788 MOT tests across 5,975 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
705
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
5,975
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,606
Steering rack gaiter split 3,328
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 3,132
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,591
fog lamp not working 2,585
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G197 CKB is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 58,392 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Mayfair fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,606 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G197 CKB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Mayfair typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G197 CKB registered?

G197 CKB is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 3 August 1989.

Is G197 CKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for G197 CKB shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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