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F833 LRA

1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

66,333 mi
Last recorded66,333 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose58,497 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF833 LRA
MakeAustin
ModelMini Sky Rose
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 66,333 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 66,109 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 66,081 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 65,950 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 65,597 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 65,380 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 65,063 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 65,063 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 64,692 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak Slight Lower Engine ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ( Marked ) ()

Pass 4 Jan 2017 64,216 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 63,400 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 63,400 miles

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

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

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 62,239 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Nov 2014 62,238 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 61,363 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly when rotated by hand

Fail 11 Nov 2013 61,363 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly when rotated by hand

Pass 23 Nov 2012 60,313 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 58,901 miles

front flexy hoses starting to perrish

Fail 28 Oct 2011 58,888 miles

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

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

Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 54,094 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 53,639 miles

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

Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 53,639 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 52,520 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 52,519 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 48,798 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 48,795 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rea r subframe becoming corrded †fuel pipes becoming corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2006 43,183 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 43,183 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

offside radius arm has play

rear fuel lines corroding

Pass 17 Nov 2005 40,261 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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F833 LRA is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 F833 LRA, 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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F833 LRA is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose, first registered on 19 May 1989.

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