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F915 CWX

1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

9,263 mi
Last recorded9,263 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2024
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose58,497 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF915 CWX
MakeAustin
ModelMini Sky Rose
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2024 9,263 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bumper corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 9,261 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to bulk head (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to bulk head (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 9,261 miles

Indicator switch inoperative switch loose (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to bulk head (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to bulk head (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 8,150 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 6,362 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 6,349 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected BOTH (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2016 9,699 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 93,381 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 91,177 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 85,395 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 82,586 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 82,574 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f inner c.v boot insecure

wipers dont park

Pass 23 Mar 2010 79,819 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 79,817 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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F915 CWX is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F915 CWX, 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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F915 CWX is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose, first registered on 8 March 1989.

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