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G291 EVV

1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

97,729 mi
Last recorded97,729 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2006
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose58,497 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG291 EVV
MakeAustin
ModelMini Sky Rose
Year1989
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2006 97,729 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 97,729 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2006 97,729 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Inner Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear 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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G291 EVV is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 G291 EVV, 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 G291 EVV registered?

G291 EVV is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G291 EVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G291 EVV shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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