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G25 DPL

1989 Austin Mini Moke

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

34,884 mi
Last recorded34,884 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Moke37,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG25 DPL
MakeAustin
ModelMini Moke
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 34,884 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 34,553 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 34,310 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 33,917 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 33,254 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 32,063 miles

Hazard warning light operate too rapidly (flash too fast).

Fail 21 Sep 2020 32,063 miles

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

Hazard warning light operate too rapidly (flash too fast).

Pass 11 Sep 2019 31,195 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Electrical wiring inadequately secured under arch wiring poorly secured, needs a clip to prevent it dragging on the wheel. (4.11 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 31,195 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Electrical wiring inadequately secured under arch wiring poorly secured, needs a clip to prevent it dragging on the wheel. (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 30,423 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 30,385 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 30,097 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside offside front tyre has cracks on side wall

Pass 11 Apr 2016 30,036 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 30,036 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 May 2014 27,197 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 27,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2013 26,807 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

floor pan corroded

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 27 Jul 2013 26,807 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

floor pan corroded

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 28 Mar 2008 26,791 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 26,483 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 26,455 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 25,856 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Moke?

Based on 1,496 MOT tests across 161 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
148
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
161
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake recording little or no effort 45
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 41
Stop lamp not working 40
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30
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G25 DPL is a 1989 Austin Mini Moke in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1989 Austin Mini Moke models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 37,357 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Moke fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 45 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G25 DPL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Moke typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Mini Moke is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G25 DPL is a 1989 Austin Mini Moke, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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