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G353 CBG

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,434 mi
Last recorded85,434 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto47,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG353 CBG
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 85,434 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 85,115 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 84,633 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 83,906 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 83,746 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 83,094 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 82,870 miles

battery loose

Pass 23 Sep 2016 82,270 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 82,162 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 82,151 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 May 2010 81,759 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 81,759 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair Auto?

Based on 8,014 MOT tests across 937 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
545
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
937
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 613
Steering rack gaiter split 578
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 445
fog lamp not working 421
brake recording little or no effort 334
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G353 CBG is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 47,754 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Mayfair Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G353 CBG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was G353 CBG registered?

G353 CBG is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 27 September 1989.

Is G353 CBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G353 CBG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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