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F997 SDX

1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose

Multi-colour Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

37,676 mi
Last recorded37,676 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose58,497 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF997 SDX
MakeAustin
ModelMini Sky Rose
Year1989
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 37,676 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front subframe bush slightly perished

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front pads part worn

n/s/f wheel bearing has some play

Fail 18 Mar 2019 37,676 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front subframe bush slightly perished

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front pads part worn

n/s/f wheel bearing has some play

Pass 7 Feb 2018 29,177 miles

Nearside Front inner arch corroded

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 26,434 miles

rear subframe corroding

Pass 10 Jun 2014 26,249 miles

outer sills corroding

rear subrame corroding

Pass 28 May 2013 26,412 miles

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

exhaust corroding

Pass 3 May 2012 26,386 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 26,335 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2010 26,274 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 26,194 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 26,041 miles

front number plate crack

Pass 3 May 2007 25,883 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 25,798 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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F997 SDX is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose in Multi-colour with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 F997 SDX, 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 F997 SDX registered?

F997 SDX is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose, first registered on 11 April 1989.

Is F997 SDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F997 SDX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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