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F756 SAR

1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,176 mi
Last recorded95,176 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose58,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF756 SAR
MakeAustin
ModelMini Sky Rose
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 95,176 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip OS (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 93,417 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 93,417 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 92,219 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

drivers seat extended

washer pump weak

Pass 2 May 2018 91,373 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 May 2018 91,373 miles

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 90,221 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 88,473 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2015 85,845 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s/r + n/s/r tyres perished

o/s/r bosy sill corroded subframe/seatbelt mounting prescribed areas

slight free movement n/s/f upper and lower swivel joints

Pass 12 Apr 2014 83,423 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 83,423 miles

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 80,800 miles

BOTH NO PLATES HONEYCOMBE

Fail 17 Apr 2013 80,800 miles

BOTH NO PLATES HONEYCOMBE

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 89,678 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 87,303 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 85,701 miles

pivet pointson rear both sides pins seized

plastic hose on manifold down pipe

Pass 8 Dec 2008 83,015 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 80,247 miles

o/s/front suspension slightly lower than n/s/f

Fail 26 Nov 2007 80,220 miles

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

o/s/front suspension slightly lower than n/s/f

Pass 13 Nov 2006 76,798 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2006 76,798 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.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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F756 SAR is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F756 SAR, 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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F756 SAR is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose, first registered on 9 June 1989.

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