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F700 LJO

1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

100,472 mi
Last recorded100,472 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose58,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF700 LJO
MakeAustin
ModelMini Sky Rose
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 100,472 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot loose leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 100,467 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot loose leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 99,388 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 99,388 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive Limit 3.50 Actual 7.70 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 99,256 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 99,137 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 98,927 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 98,679 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 98,564 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2019 98,564 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 98,483 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 98,376 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 97,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 95,401 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 93,831 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 92,404 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 90,283 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 88,243 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 87,038 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 84,927 miles

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

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 84,927 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 82,534 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 82,534 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 80,167 miles

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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F700 LJO 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 79.2%.

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 F700 LJO, 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 F700 LJO registered?

F700 LJO is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose, first registered on 7 April 1989.

Is F700 LJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for F700 LJO shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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