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F818 SRK

1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

69,242 mi
Last recorded69,242 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2006
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose58,497 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF818 SRK
MakeAustin
ModelMini Sky Rose
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2006 69,242 miles

OFF SIDE FRONT FLOOR PAN CORRODED BADLY ON THE 30CM LIMIT FROM A SUSPENSION MOUNT.

hand brake cables corroding

near side and off side front shock absorber top mounts badly corroding.

near side front floor pan badly corroded

near side front inner track rod end play near limit

near side front tyre has a split in the outer side wall

near side rear inner wheel arch in poor condition

off side sill corroding

scutle pannel in poor condition

steering column lower bush has play in it.

Fail 20 Jun 2006 69,240 miles

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

off side sill corroding

scuttle panel on poor condition

OFF SIDE FRONT FLOOR PAN CORRODED ON THE 30CM LIMIT FROM A SUSPENSION MOUNT.

hand brake cables corroded

near side and off side front shock absorber top mounts corroding badly

near side front floor pan badly corroding

near side front inner track rod joint play on the limit

near side front tyre has small split near rim

near side rear inner wheel arch corroded slightly

steering colunm lower bush has play in it.

Fail 8 Jun 2006 69,225 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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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F818 SRK is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 F818 SRK, 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 F818 SRK registered?

F818 SRK is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose, first registered on 5 June 1989.

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