MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,692 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini Sky Rose?
Based on 3,179 MOT tests across 343 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G166 SJR is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 G166 SJR, 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 G166 SJR registered?
G166 SJR is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose, first registered on 21 August 1989.
Is G166 SJR safe to buy?
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