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G106 SNM

1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,960 mi
Last recorded51,960 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose58,497 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG106 SNM
MakeAustin
ModelMini Sky Rose
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 51,960 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 51,960 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2016 51,734 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

corrosion n/s/f outer sill

Fail 18 Oct 2016 51,733 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

corrosion n/s/f outer sill

Pass 21 Jul 2010 51,427 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 51,400 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 51,189 miles

O/S/F brake binding on (slight) †Slight play in O/S/F lower arm lower ball joint †Slight play in O/S/R trailing arm †

Fail 30 Jun 2006 511,181 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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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G106 SNM is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G106 SNM, 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 G106 SNM registered?

G106 SNM is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose, first registered on 25 August 1989.

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