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F741 NCD

1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2015
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

7,225 mi
Last recorded7,225 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2014
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose58,497 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF741 NCD
MakeAustin
ModelMini Sky Rose
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2014 7,225 miles

Oil leak

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 20 Mar 2014 7,225 miles

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

Oil leak

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 10 Feb 2014 7,225 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal not returning properly

Front Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 6 Sep 2010 1,350 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 98,383 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front indicators slightly discoloured

both headlamp aim patterns not very clear

brake pipe to nearside front flex hose corroded

offside front seatbelt slow to rewind

offside outer CV gaiter has grease on the outside but no visible splits

slight play in offside & nearside rear radius arm bearings

slight play in offside front lower ball joint

some corrosion to nearside front floor pan

some play in nearside of steering rack

there are signs that offside front tyre has been rubbing on front edge of wing, but clear at time of test

Fail 6 Aug 2009 98,383 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both front indicators slightly discoloured

brake pipe to nearside front flex hose corroded

offside front seatbelt slow to rewind

offside outer CV gaiter has grease on the outside but no visible splits

slight play in offside & nearside rear radius arm bearings

slight play in offside front lower ball joint

some corrosion to nearside front floor pan

some play in nearside of steering rack

there are signs that offside front tyre has been rubbing on front edge of wing, but clear at time of test

Pass 4 Apr 2008 94,935 miles

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

small amount of play in nearside steering rack

Fail 26 Mar 2008 94,814 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

small amount of play in nearside steering rack

Pass 21 Mar 2007 89,782 miles

both front seat belts twisted

corrosion to offside front floor pan just outside of perscribed area

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside cv gaiter greasy but no visible splits

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

slight play in nearside of steering rack

slight play in offside & nearside rear trailing arm bearings

Fail 20 Mar 2007 89,775 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

C.O. level ON maximum limit 3.5%

both front seat belts twisted

corrosion to offside front floor pan just outside of prescribed area

indicator switch slightly loose

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside cv gaiter greasy but no visible splits

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

slight play in nearside of steering rack

slight play in offside & nearside rear trailing arm bearings

Pass 22 Mar 2006 83,754 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 83,754 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

brake pedal rubber worn & split

c.o. level only just within required limits (3.41%)

front number plate damaged

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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F741 NCD is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F741 NCD, 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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F741 NCD is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose, first registered on 5 May 1989.

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