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F852 NRG

1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2016
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

589 mi
Last recorded589 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2015
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose58,497 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF852 NRG
MakeAustin
ModelMini Sky Rose
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2015 589 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 583 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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)

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 1 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 65,159 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 65,152 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2011 65,071 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 65,071 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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F852 NRG is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F852 NRG, 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 F852 NRG registered?

F852 NRG is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose, first registered on 5 May 1989.

Is F852 NRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for F852 NRG shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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