1989 Austin MINI Racing Flame 1.6L Petrol · G393 CDC
1989 Austin MINI Racing Flame (1.6L, petrol). First registered 04/10/1989. Recorded mileage 6,133 miles. MOT valid until 23/03/2027. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN MINI RACING FLAME
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 6,133 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 1648cc
G393 CDC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/03/2026
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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G393 CDC Mileage History
- 16/09/202210,083 mi
- 06/03/20256,133 mi-3,950 mi
Average of roughly -1,599 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
G393 CDC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Austin Mini Racing Flame (G393 CDC) between September 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))”.
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