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G715 VFW

1990 Austin Mini Sky Rose

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

69,134 mi
Last recorded69,134 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG715 VFW
MakeAustin
ModelMini Sky Rose
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 69,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 69,108 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 69,068 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 68,742 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 68,368 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 68,366 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame locating pin locking device missing front,lock nut (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame locating pin locking device missing front,lock nut (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment attachment bracket inappropriately repaired front,washer to small (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Feb 2016 67,686 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 67,669 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2016 67,663 miles

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

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective ball joint (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension locking device ineffective balljoint (2.5.A.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Front free rotational play at front wheels when brake applied

Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 66,333 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 66,331 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Upper Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

rear exhaust mount missing

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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G715 VFW is a 1990 Austin Mini Sky Rose in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 G715 VFW, 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 36 years old, this Austin Mini Sky Rose is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G715 VFW is a 1990 Austin Mini Sky Rose, first registered on 1 January 1990.

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