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G555 JKW

1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

722 mi
Last recorded722 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose58,497 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG555 JKW
MakeAustin
ModelMini Sky Rose
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 722 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 697 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 523 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 448 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 366 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

vehicle has a lot of heavy surface corrosion, in the structure and sub structure

vehicle has welding repairs, unable to assess quality of welding or if the correct gauge of steel was used

Pass 29 Apr 2019 99,767 miles

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

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

Non Standard Road Wheels Fitted

non standard wheels fitted

parking brake has very little reserve travel left

unable to fully inspect condition of outer sills,plastic covers fitted

Fail 29 Apr 2019 99,766 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Non Standard Road Wheels Fitted

non standard wheels fitted

parking brake has very little reserve travel left

unable to fully inspect condition of outer sills,plastic covers fitted

Pass 2 May 2018 99,249 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 70,472 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 70,470 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 69,048 miles

front lower arms inner bushes starting to perish

n/s outer cv boot starting to perish

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

slight damage to n/s/f wheel rim

vacuum pipe end split

Fail 29 Jan 2009 69,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1) DANGEROUS

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1) DANGEROUS

front lower arm inner bushes starting to perish

n/s outer cv boot starting to perish

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

slight damage to n/s/f wheel rim

vacuum advance pipe end split

Pass 30 Jan 2008 66,544 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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G555 JKW is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 G555 JKW, 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 G555 JKW registered?

G555 JKW is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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The MOT history for G555 JKW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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