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G530 CBG

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

16,729 mi
Last recorded16,729 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG530 CBG
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2023 16,729 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 16,578 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 16,169 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2021 16,169 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 13,822 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 11,953 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 10,146 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 7,478 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 78,813 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 75,931 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 73,218 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2012 69,069 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 63,939 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 63,938 miles

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 87,605 miles

o-side rear car leaning slightly

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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G530 CBG is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 G530 CBG, 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 G530 CBG registered?

G530 CBG is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 September 1989.

Is G530 CBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G530 CBG shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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