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F980 EWW

1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,482 mi
Last recorded80,482 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose58,497 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF980 EWW
MakeAustin
ModelMini Sky Rose
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 80,482 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 73,372 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 73,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 62,057 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 62,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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F980 EWW is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F980 EWW, 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 F980 EWW registered?

F980 EWW is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose, first registered on 7 May 1989.

Is F980 EWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F980 EWW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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