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G308 NGT

1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,500 mi
Last recorded65,500 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose58,497 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG308 NGT
MakeAustin
ModelMini Sky Rose
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 65,500 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 65,496 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 65,393 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 65,379 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 65,373 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor under drivers feet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering by subframe mounting (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 65,004 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 64,999 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened rubber suspension unit weak (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component fractured alloy cone from rubber suspension unit (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2020 64,704 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 64,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 63,437 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 63,436 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 62,687 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 62,089 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 61,479 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 61,004 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 61,004 miles

Front engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 59,919 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 591,118 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 59,188 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 57,479 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 57,474 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 56,334 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 55,459 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 54,495 miles

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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G308 NGT is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 G308 NGT, 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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G308 NGT is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose, first registered on 30 November 1989.

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