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G27 EFV

1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose

Multi-colour Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,365 mi
Last recorded43,365 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose58,497 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG27 EFV
MakeAustin
ModelMini Sky Rose
Year1989
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 43,365 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 43,300 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

slight oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2017 42,803 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 42,685 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 42,685 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 40,903 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 40,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front subframe (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 39,560 miles

Offside front inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2014 39,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Offside front inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2008 38,952 miles

o/s + n/s/f lower doors holed

o/s/f fitch plate corroded

o/s/f outer sill slight corrosion

Pass 6 Mar 2007 37,455 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 36,132 miles

o/s n/s doors rusty at the bottoms

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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G27 EFV is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose in Multi-colour with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G27 EFV, 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 G27 EFV registered?

G27 EFV is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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