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1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,996 mi
Last recorded56,996 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose58,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG656 BPG
MakeAustin
ModelMini Sky Rose
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 56,996 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 56,749 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 56,446 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 56,367 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 56,299 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 55,916 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in rear radius arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 55,914 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in rear radius arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 55,429 miles

horn switch faulty/intermittant

Fail 13 Jun 2017 55,428 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

horn switch faulty/intermittant

Pass 19 Jul 2016 55,341 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front shocker weak.

Nearside Rear shocker weak.

Offside Front shocker weak.

Fail 14 Jul 2016 55,339 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 4.44 % vol (7.3.B.1a)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both o/s and n/s. (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam both o/s and n/s. (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working came on after some time when other lights been tested. (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on lock to lock test fouling inner arch. (4.1.D.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front shocker weak.

Nearside Rear shocker weak.

Offside Front shocker weak.

Pass 4 Jul 2015 55,187 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 55,186 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 55,082 miles

Front jacking points damaged!

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

Fail 25 Jun 2014 55,082 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Front jacking points damaged!

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 54,967 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2013 54,967 miles

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 54,722 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear footbrake slightly lazy!

slight tyre rub on offside front inner wheel archon full lock, not causing and damage to tyre!

wiper slightly smeary, recommend replacement.

Fail 24 Jun 2011 54,549 miles

Front number plate cracked

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)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside front slight tyre rub on inner arch on full right lock

Pass 24 Jun 2011 54,549 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

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

offside front slight tyre rub on inner arch on full right lock

Pass 9 Jun 2010 53,815 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 53,560 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 53,554 miles

Offside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 53,172 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 52,782 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 52,781 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 52,300 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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G656 BPG is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G656 BPG, 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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G656 BPG is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose, first registered on 5 August 1989.

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