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G470 WPN

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

15,045 mi
Last recorded15,045 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG470 WPN
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 15,045 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 14,860 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 14,777 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 14,513 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 14,415 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 14,284 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 14,226 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 13,140 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 10,116 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 4,464 miles

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

front suspension arms slightly catching on anti roll bar linkage

Pass 20 Aug 2015
Fail 17 Aug 2015

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 93,418 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 91,776 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 91,776 miles

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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G470 WPN is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 G470 WPN, 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 G470 WPN registered?

G470 WPN is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G470 WPN safe to buy?

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