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F674 HGK

1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose

Multi-colour Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

2,014 mi
Last recorded2,014 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose58,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF674 HGK
MakeAustin
ModelMini Sky Rose
Year1989
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 2,014 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 1,664 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2025 1,664 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 1,529 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 1,393 miles

Central Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold to downpipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rear subframe has slight corrosion.

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 984 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 980 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 99,808 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 99,808 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 98,260 miles

Cannot permanently select main beam.

Fail 26 Nov 2019 98,260 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Cannot permanently select main beam.

Pass 26 Jun 2018 95,278 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 95,278 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2017 91,847 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2016 89,215 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2016 89,215 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 86,903 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 86,903 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 May 2014 84,224 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 84,224 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 80,948 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 77,458 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 73,806 miles

engine idle speed is slightly high

Pass 18 May 2010 70,948 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 70,948 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 674,302 miles

slight corossion on of/side front flore

Fail 19 May 2009 67,430 miles

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

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

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

slight corossion on of/side front flore

Pass 12 May 2008 63,457 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 May 2007 601,164 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 57,164 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 May 2006 57,072 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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F674 HGK is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose in Multi-colour with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 F674 HGK, 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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F674 HGK is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose, first registered on 28 April 1989.

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