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G194 YKV

1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose

Multi-colour Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,466 mi
Last recorded33,466 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2012
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose58,497 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG194 YKV
MakeAustin
ModelMini Sky Rose
Year1989
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2012 33,466 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 33,419 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside front brake slightly draging

Pass 19 Oct 2010 33,258 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to o/s front wing/"A" post

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 18 Oct 2010 33,258 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

corrosion to o/s front wing/"A" post

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 33,135 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside "a" panel and front wing slightly corroded

slight corrosion to the offside front sill/ floor pan

slightly corrosion nearside outer sill center section

Pass 22 Oct 2008 32,748 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 32,370 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front brake slightly draging

Pass 25 Oct 2006 31,834 miles

n/s/rear handbrake quadrent in contact when handbrake applied

Fail 25 Oct 2006 31,834 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 31,347 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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G194 YKV is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose in Multi-colour with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G194 YKV, 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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G194 YKV is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose, first registered on 16 September 1989.

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