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G320 WJB

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

93,552 mi
Last recorded93,552 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG320 WJB
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 93,552 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 93,040 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 92,651 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 92,016 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 88,940 miles

existing repairs to both rear inner arches/rear arches near rear subframe mounts appear ok

front and rear floors getting corroded

front cross shaft bushes getting worn

front number plate cracked

front shockers getting weak

front subframe mounts getting worn

poor image both headlamps

rear subframe and mounting points getting corroded

some corrosion rear boot floors

Pass 16 Jan 2012 85,731 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 85,714 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 84,530 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 84,530 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 84,413 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 84,413 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 84,413 miles

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 5 Mar 2008 4,402 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Thirty?

Based on 12,035 MOT tests across 1,043 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
663
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,043
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 846
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 809
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 701
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 568
fog lamp not working 553
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G320 WJB is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1989 Austin Mini Thirty models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 58,577 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Thirty fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G320 WJB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Thirty typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Mini Thirty is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G320 WJB registered?

G320 WJB is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G320 WJB safe to buy?

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