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F76 TBL

1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

39,636 mi
Last recorded39,636 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2012
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose58,497 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF76 TBL
MakeAustin
ModelMini Sky Rose
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2012 39,636 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 38,815 miles

Exhaust tail pipe corroded at rear mounting.

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

Underbody has extensive welded repairs visible.

Fail 20 Sep 2011 38,815 miles

Exhaust tail pipe corroded at rear mounting.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Underbody has extensive welded repairs visible.

Pass 11 May 2010 38,378 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 37,663 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 37,662 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 33,884 miles

Emissions ,CO on higher limmit

Indicators flashing slower when engine is idling.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight corrosion visible n/s front A panel lower section.

Steering column lower bush worn.

Fail 4 Apr 2008 33,884 miles

Nearside 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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Emissions ,CO on higher limmit

Indicators flashing slower when engine is idling.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight corrosion visible n/s front A panel lower section.

Steering column lower bush worn.

Pass 4 Apr 2007 30,647 miles

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

slight play detected in lower steering bush.

Pass 7 Apr 2006 27,552 miles

area around o/s rear subframe mounting heavily rusted ,near rear valance.

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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F76 TBL is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F76 TBL, 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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F76 TBL is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose, first registered on 19 May 1989.

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