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G495 JWF

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

50,925 mi
Last recorded50,925 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG495 JWF
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 50,925 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Slight buckle (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner cv boot missing a retaining clip , but secure.

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres slight perishing to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 50,918 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour Shows red light (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Slight buckle (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner cv boot missing a retaining clip , but secure.

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres slight perishing to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 50,889 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 50,880 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 50,598 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 50,586 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 50,586 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Oct 2011 50,586 miles

Front brakes sticking slightly

Fail 18 Oct 2011 50,586 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front brakes sticking slightly

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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G495 JWF is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G495 JWF, 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 G495 JWF registered?

G495 JWF is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 18 August 1989.

Is G495 JWF safe to buy?

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