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F502 CVF

1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,751 mi
Last recorded84,751 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose58,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF502 CVF
MakeAustin
ModelMini Sky Rose
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 84,751 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 84,740 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake effort low borderline

corrosion & repair to o/s/f floor

corrosion on inner boot floor by subframe mounting

Fail 21 Jun 2022 84,740 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear handbrake effort low borderline

corrosion & repair to o/s/f floor

corrosion on inner boot floor by subframe mounting

Pass 26 May 2021 83,828 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 83,798 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 83,798 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 23 Aug 2019 83,760 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working both fronts (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer upper sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer upper sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2011 83,658 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 83,610 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 83,408 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 82,768 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 82,766 miles

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

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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F502 CVF is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F502 CVF, 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 F502 CVF registered?

F502 CVF is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose, first registered on 28 April 1989.

Is F502 CVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for F502 CVF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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