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F457 TTP

1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,988 mi
Last recorded79,988 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose58,497 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF457 TTP
MakeAustin
ModelMini Sky Rose
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 79,988 miles

N/s n/s rear inner sills corroded

O/s and n/s top swivels worn

Steering column top bearing has play

Steering lock not working

Fail 2 Dec 2016 79,972 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

N/s n/s rear inner sills corroded

O/s and n/s top swivels worn

Steering column top bearing has play

Steering lock not working

Fail 11 Nov 2016 79,778 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure In boot (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Knuckle joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

All tyres have cracking to sidewalls

N/f tyre worn on inner edge and tread worn close to limit

N/s/r tyre worn close to the limit on inner edge and has cut in tread

O/s n/s/r inner sills corroded

O/s top swivel has slight play

O/s/r tyre worn close to limit on outer edge

Slight play in o/s/front wheel bearing

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering lock n/w

Pass 3 Dec 2015 74,483 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

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

o/s and n/s top swivels slight play

rear fuel pipe corroded

steering column lower bearing worn

Fail 2 Dec 2015 74,483 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported under dash (1.9.2a)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Direction indicator not working all lamps (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling tie rod (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative all lamps (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Electrical wiring inadequately supported in boot (1.9.2a)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s and n/s top swivels slight play

rear fuel pipe corroded

steering column lower bearing worn

Pass 26 Jun 2014 74,284 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

advise offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

advise underseal covered underneath of vehicle

Pass 16 Aug 2010 73,690 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

coolant leak rad.area

nearside door mirror missing

Fail 6 Aug 2010 73,685 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

coolant leak rad.area

nearside door mirror missing

Pass 25 Mar 2009 72,229 miles

nearside door mirror broken

Fail 20 Mar 2009 162,955 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

nearside door mirror broken

radiator leaking

Pass 11 Mar 2008 71,245 miles

air leak at carb area

Fail 6 Mar 2008 71,243 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

air leak at carb area

Pass 29 May 2007 68,828 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2007 68,815 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Both front floor jacking point areas in poor condition

Fail 25 May 2006 68,542 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

exhaust blowing slightly at manifold flange.

nearside front indicator lens fading.

very slight play at offside lower swivel.

Pass 25 May 2006 68,542 miles

exhaust blowing slightly at manifold flange.

nearside front indicator lens fading.

very slight play at offside lower swivel.

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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F457 TTP is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F457 TTP, 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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F457 TTP is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose, first registered on 28 June 1989.

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