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G533 DWP

1989 Austin Mini Mayfair

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

64,165 mi
Last recorded64,165 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair58,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG533 DWP
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 64,165 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 63,628 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 62,675 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 82,462 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 82,452 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 62,076 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 62,076 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 61,946 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 61,946 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 64,100 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 64,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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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G533 DWP is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G533 DWP, 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 G533 DWP registered?

G533 DWP is a 1989 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 11 September 1989.

Is G533 DWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for G533 DWP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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