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G423 APM

1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

55,008 mi
Last recorded55,008 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose58,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG423 APM
MakeAustin
ModelMini Sky Rose
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 55,008 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 55,005 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 54,974 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 54,938 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 54,932 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 53,093 miles

Offside Rear tyre perishing in sidewall

Fail 19 Oct 2017 53,078 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing in sidewall

Pass 15 Oct 2016 50,959 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 48,051 miles

clutch slipping

corrosion/fracture across rear of boot floor

n/s/r wheel bearing rumbling

Pass 10 Oct 2014 45,133 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 45,132 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s mirror missing

o/s sill corroded

o/s tie bar bolt up side down

o/s tie bar bush deteriorated

pass/main not working

Pass 5 Nov 2013 43,352 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 39,082 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 34,723 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both o/s door hinges loose

Pass 5 Nov 2010 30,451 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight blow from exhaust downpipe rear joint

Pass 19 Oct 2009 26,938 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

surface rust both outer sill panels

Fail 15 Oct 2009 26,938 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

surface rust both outer sill panels

Pass 25 Sep 2008 22,736 miles

Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

general body corrosion

surface rust both outer sill panels

Pass 18 Oct 2007 20,247 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 20,247 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

clutch pedal rubber missing

oil contamination on front subframe both rear bushes

Pass 3 Oct 2006 14,843 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 14,831 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front suspension weak

oil contamination to both front subframe rear bushes

slight grease discharge from offside front driveshaft gaiter

Pass 3 Oct 2005 9,313 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking and perishing

oil leak

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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G423 APM is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 G423 APM, 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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G423 APM is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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