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F678 KTV

1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

64,822 mi
Last recorded64,822 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose58,497 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF678 KTV
MakeAustin
ModelMini Sky Rose
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 64,822 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 64,778 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 64,729 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 64,625 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 64,512 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2019 64,512 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2013 63,348 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 63,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

O/s/f tyre detteriating.

Pass 30 Jun 2012 69,384 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 69,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

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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F678 KTV is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 F678 KTV, 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 F678 KTV registered?

F678 KTV is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose, first registered on 31 March 1989.

Is F678 KTV safe to buy?

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