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F482 HWB

1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,293 mi
Last recorded94,293 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2010
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose58,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF482 HWB
MakeAustin
ModelMini Sky Rose
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2010 94,293 miles

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

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

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside outer sill corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2009 88,945 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 82,836 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 79,009 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 79,005 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Shock absorber - all missing when fitted as standard (2.7.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

advise handbrake travel

advise slight play both front hub bearings

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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F482 HWB is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F482 HWB, 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 F482 HWB registered?

F482 HWB is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose, first registered on 1 April 1989.

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