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F789 GAG

1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,966 mi
Last recorded68,966 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose58,497 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF789 GAG
MakeAustin
ModelMini Sky Rose
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 68,966 miles
Fail 21 May 2026 68,966 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 68,952 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 68,932 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o\s and n\s (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2006 68,881 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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F789 GAG is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 F789 GAG, 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 F789 GAG registered?

F789 GAG is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose, first registered on 24 April 1989.

Is F789 GAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for F789 GAG shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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