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F960 MDV

1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose

Multi-colour Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,450 mi
Last recorded87,450 miles
Recorded on16 May 2022
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose58,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF960 MDV
MakeAustin
ModelMini Sky Rose
Year1989
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2022 87,450 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60/12 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60/12 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under side corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2021 83,027 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 76,486 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 72,150 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 72,135 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

underside of vehicle thickly undersealed

Pass 18 Nov 2014 72,135 miles

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

underside of vehicle thickly undersealed

Fail 20 Oct 2014 72,135 miles

Front Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 16 Jul 2010 72,120 miles

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

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

brake servo has slight corrosion

clutch hose ferrels slightly corroded

fuel pipe corroded underside

oil leak

top engine stabilizer mounting corroded

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 26 Jun 2010 72,120 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake servo has slight corrosion

clutch hose ferrels slightly corroded

fuel pipe corroded underside

top engine stabilizer mounting corroded

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 26 Oct 2009 72,083 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2009 72,082 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2006 71,630 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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F960 MDV is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose in Multi-colour with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F960 MDV, 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 F960 MDV registered?

F960 MDV is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose, first registered on 3 May 1989.

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