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F680 TKV

1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

32,417 mi
Last recorded32,417 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose58,497 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF680 TKV
MakeAustin
ModelMini Sky Rose
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 32,417 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 32,412 miles

Rear subframe rusty

Fail 26 Aug 2020 32,412 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Rear subframe rusty

Pass 3 Sep 2019 32,384 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 32,384 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 32,214 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 32,214 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 31,823 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 31,418 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 31,418 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 30,944 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Nov 2015 30,938 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 50,640 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 50,640 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 29,927 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 29,927 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

slight play in o/s front balljoints

Pass 13 Nov 2012 29,329 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 39,318 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

steering slightly stiff

Pass 5 Oct 2011 28,756 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 28,756 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2010 28,564 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 28,564 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advise oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2006 28,512 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 28,512 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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F680 TKV is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 F680 TKV, 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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F680 TKV is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose, first registered on 1 March 1989.

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