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G529 SBW

1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

36,104 mi
Last recorded36,104 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2008
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose58,497 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG529 SBW
MakeAustin
ModelMini Sky Rose
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2008 36,104 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

fuel cap rubber has started to deteriorate

slight drag on n/s/r wheel

Fail 18 Aug 2008 36,104 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

fuel cap seal started to perrish.

slight drag on n/s/r wheel

Pass 15 Aug 2007 35,999 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 35,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

front and rear tyres perished.

Pass 9 Aug 2006 35,944 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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G529 SBW is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G529 SBW, 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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G529 SBW is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose, first registered on 17 August 1989.

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