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F842 KCA

1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,207 mi
Last recorded35,207 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2019
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose58,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF842 KCA
MakeAustin
ModelMini Sky Rose
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2019 35,207 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general condition ok not reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear bracket metal type corroded and snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Aug 2019 35,207 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general condition ok not reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear bracket metal type corroded and snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 35,102 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 34,719 miles

Offside Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable slight play (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 34,265 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 33,959 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2014 33,674 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 33,538 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 33,475 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 33,462 miles

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

r/h flasher warning light on dash not working

Pass 23 Apr 2009 33,274 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 33,002 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 33,002 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 23 Apr 2007 32,664 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 32,664 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 32,314 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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F842 KCA is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F842 KCA, 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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F842 KCA is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose, first registered on 30 June 1989.

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