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G608 BPA

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

31,866 mi
Last recorded31,866 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG608 BPA
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 31,866 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 21,818 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 21,818 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 14,285 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 8,094 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 7,972 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 342 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 93,637 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 24 Jun 2019 86,809 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 80,775 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 75,848 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 75,836 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 70,840 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 70,829 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 66,243 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 60,480 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 60,480 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 52,619 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2012 45,026 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 45,026 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 38,341 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 30,381 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 23,592 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 18,531 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 18,531 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 11,074 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 5,502 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 5,491 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2005 1,513 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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G608 BPA is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 G608 BPA, 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 G608 BPA registered?

G608 BPA is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 4 August 1989.

Is G608 BPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G608 BPA shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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