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G601 VBH

1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

8,890 mi
Last recorded8,890 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose58,497 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG601 VBH
MakeAustin
ModelMini Sky Rose
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 8,890 miles

Hole caused by corrosion in offside front inner sill but not within prescribed area

Offside front inner metal arch liner slightly corroded/split

Offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge, starting to perish and tread getting low : 2.5mm

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

Fail 5 Sep 2019 8,858 miles

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

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Hole caused by corrosion in offside front inner sill but not within prescribed area

Offside front inner metal arch liner slightly corroded/split

Offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge, starting to perish and tread getting low : 2.5mm

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

Unable to test effectiveness of wipers due to no washers

Pass 27 Jul 2018 8,103 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 7,783 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 7,502 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 6,003 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 51,470 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 5,107 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 4,230 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 4,220 miles

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

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine running too rich

Pass 19 Mar 2012 2,002 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 571 miles

under side of vehicle poor and rusty condion

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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G601 VBH is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 G601 VBH, 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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G601 VBH is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose, first registered on 27 October 1989.

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