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G47 ECT

1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

78,546 mi
Last recorded78,546 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose58,497 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG47 ECT
MakeAustin
ModelMini Sky Rose
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 78,546 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2026 78,546 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No pattern -lamp unit damp (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 78,388 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2025 78,378 miles

Central Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 78,032 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Above steering rack (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 31 May 2024 78,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Above steering rack (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 13 May 2024 78,021 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed Due to blow & poor running of vehicle (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust manifold area & down pipe loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe chafing on sub frame into boot (6.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Above steering rack boot (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism slow to return

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 19 May 2023 77,689 miles

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

Central Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted/Rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 May 2023 77,685 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Ran out of fuel before finishing (1.2.1 (g))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam Both fronts (headlights wired incorrectly) (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake excessively binding Both fronts (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Central Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted/Rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 77,640 miles

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

General corrosion and welding repairs to underside

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Nearside front and rear bench

Pass 19 Jul 2018 74,218 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 74,208 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 70,097 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2016 64,242 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 64,239 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 May 2015 52,650 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 62,640 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 61,724 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 61,717 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust Noisey

Fibreglass Repair In Boot

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 54,893 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2008 54,292 miles

front disks corroded

slight play in 2 rear radius arms

slight play in front suspension

Pass 29 Aug 2006 52,370 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 52,360 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not in a clean condition affecting light output (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not in a clean condition affecting light output (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

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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G47 ECT is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 G47 ECT, 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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G47 ECT is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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