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G393 CDC

1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame

Red Petrol 1648cc
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MOT Status

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Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame60,414 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG393 CDC
MakeAustin
ModelMini Racing Flame
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,648cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2026

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 6,133 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fuel pipe so insecure there is a risk of fire chafing on exhaust (6.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 10,083 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 4 Mar 2015 10,005 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 8,732 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 6,496 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 6,496 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 6,037 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Racing Flame?

Based on 7,572 MOT tests across 764 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
759
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
764
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 556
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 551
Steering rack gaiter split 512
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 430
fog lamp not working 356
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G393 CDC is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame in Red with a 1,648cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 60,414 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Racing Flame fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 556 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G393 CDC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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G393 CDC is a 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame, first registered on 4 October 1989.

Is G393 CDC safe to buy?

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