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G290 BJO

1989 Austin Mini Moke

Red Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

48,645 mi
Last recorded48,645 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Moke37,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG290 BJO
MakeAustin
ModelMini Moke
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc
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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 48,645 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 46,904 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 45,868 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2023 45,868 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 44,930 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 43,144 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 42,464 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Top arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2019 41,326 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 38,517 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 36,170 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2016 36,170 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 32,713 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 31,622 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 30,392 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 30,094 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2011 29,188 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 29,188 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 27,701 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2009 26,871 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 26,871 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 26,257 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 26,257 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 26,149 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 26,149 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 25,080 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 25,080 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 27 May 2005 24,740 miles
Fail 27 May 2005 24,717 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

REAR EXHAUST RUBBER SPLIT

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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G290 BJO is a 1989 Austin Mini Moke in Red with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G290 BJO, 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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What year was G290 BJO registered?

G290 BJO is a 1989 Austin Mini Moke, first registered on 14 November 1989.

Is G290 BJO safe to buy?

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