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F214 LTT

1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

71,456 mi
Last recorded71,456 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose58,497 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF214 LTT
MakeAustin
ModelMini Sky Rose
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 71,456 miles

Both front foot wells show corrossion, repairs needed soon

N/S Rear radius arm bearing has some play

Severe oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2019 71,456 miles

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

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

Both front foot wells show corrossion, repairs needed soon

N/S Rear radius arm bearing has some play

Severe oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2018 70,678 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 70,678 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2015 70,383 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 64,551 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 64,551 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 56,434 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 56,394 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 47,231 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 45,686 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

lift in offside front top and bottom ball joints

Fail 19 Apr 2011 45,686 miles

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

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

lift in offside front top and bottom ball joints

Pass 14 Apr 2010 44,630 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Apr 2010 44,630 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 43,708 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front sill and floor areas corroding

Fail 14 Apr 2009 43,708 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front sill and floor areas corroding

Pass 7 Apr 2008 42,744 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 42,744 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

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)

all front indicators faded

nearside and offside outer front sills corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2007 41,452 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 41,452 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 39,740 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 39,740 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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F214 LTT is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 F214 LTT, 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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F214 LTT is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose, first registered on 20 March 1989.

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