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B16 ULF

1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

75,112 mi
Last recorded75,112 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose58,497 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 ULF
MakeAustin
ModelMini Sky Rose
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 75,112 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2026 75,102 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor pan area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor Pan Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear Valance holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Fuel lift Pump Leaking (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 74,108 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 74,096 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 73,078 miles

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

Rear No Rear Seat Belts Time Of Test

Fail 30 Apr 2024 73,059 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear No Rear Seat Belts Time Of Test

Fail 22 Apr 2024 73,025 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak downpipe holed (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light shows white (4.5.4 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light stop and tail lights emitting pink (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Vehicle Identification Number not displayed (0.2 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 72,992 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 72,469 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 67,865 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

considerable play to nearside front wheel bearing

corrosion to offside fron outer upper sill

engine/transmission oil leaks

Fail 19 Oct 2017 67,865 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

considerable play to nearside front wheel bearing

corrosion to offside fron outer upper sill

engine/transmission oil leaks

Pass 24 Aug 2016 67,647 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 67,647 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 67,239 miles

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 1 Apr 2014 60,735 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 65,505 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 65,504 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 65,424 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 64,972 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 63,489 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 61,829 miles

advises as issued with vt30 24/05/2007

Fail 24 May 2007 61,828 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

fuel cap rubber seal split

nearside side repeater loose

slight corrotion rear subframe

slight play in steering rack

Pass 9 Jun 2006 59,873 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Sky Rose?

Based on 3,179 MOT tests across 343 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
782
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
343
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 227
Steering rack gaiter split 217
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 196
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 179
fog lamp not working 151
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B16 ULF is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 58,497 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 Sky Rose fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 227 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B16 ULF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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B16 ULF is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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