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F236 MBW

1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose

Multi-colour Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

23,985 mi
Last recorded23,985 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose58,497 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF236 MBW
MakeAustin
ModelMini Sky Rose
Year1989
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 23,985 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 23,654 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 23,292 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 22,997 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 22,663 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 22,540 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 22,178 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 22,178 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 21,869 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 21,555 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 21,256 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 21,256 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 20,907 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 20,587 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 20,274 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 19,934 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 19,511 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 19,141 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 18,790 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 18,456 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 18,139 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 17,786 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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F236 MBW is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose in Multi-colour with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F236 MBW, 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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What year was F236 MBW registered?

F236 MBW is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose, first registered on 26 May 1989.

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