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F89 SKY

1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

25,068 mi
Last recorded25,068 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose58,497 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF89 SKY
MakeAustin
ModelMini Sky Rose
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 25,068 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 24,995 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 24,950 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 24,897 miles

Offside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 24,856 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 24,759 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

battery tray corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2015 24,641 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 24,522 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 24,357 miles

battery box corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2012 24,079 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 24,073 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 23,754 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 23,370 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 22,987 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 22,568 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 14 Mar 2007 22,154 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

battery box corroded and holed.

excessive oil leak from oil pressure switch.

Pass 14 Mar 2007 22,154 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

battery box corroded and holed.

excessive oil leak from oil pressure switch.

Pass 15 Mar 2006 21,703 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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F89 SKY is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 F89 SKY, 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 F89 SKY registered?

F89 SKY is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose, first registered on 6 April 1989.

Is F89 SKY safe to buy?

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