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G970 DPH

1989 Austin Mini Moke

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

25,482 mi
Last recorded25,482 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Moke37,357 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG970 DPH
MakeAustin
ModelMini Moke
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 25,482 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 25,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre exhaust mount split

Pass 2 May 2024 25,383 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 25,252 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 25,195 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 24,931 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 24,930 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Jul 2020 24,928 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 24,926 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 24,921 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 24,921 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 24,919 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 24,908 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 24,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s and o/s floors showing corrosion

Pass 17 Feb 2012 24,203 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s and o/s floors showing corrosion

Pass 2 Feb 2011 23,964 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 23,525 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 23,230 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

floor showing corrosion

n/s/r - o/s/r - n/s/f tyre sidewall showing deterioration

o/s/f tyre sidewall deterioration and split - no cords exposed

petrol seal slight deterioration

Pass 31 Jul 2007 22,856 miles

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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G970 DPH is a 1989 Austin Mini Moke in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 G970 DPH, 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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G970 DPH is a 1989 Austin Mini Moke, first registered on 15 December 1989.

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