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G723 PVJ

1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

55,319 mi
Last recorded55,319 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2014
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose58,497 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG723 PVJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini Sky Rose
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2014 55,319 miles

General underside surface rust.

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear subframe surface rust but non considered excessive

Fail 6 Jun 2014 55,319 miles

General underside surface rust.

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear subframe surface rust but non considered excessive

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 52,386 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 52,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 46,117 miles

General surface rust underside

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Non obligatory mirror missing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 Jun 2012 46,117 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

General surface rust underside

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Non obligatory mirror missing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 42,039 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Jun 2011 42,038 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 40,202 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Jun 2010 40,197 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 39,221 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 38,668 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front rally/bucket seats fitted

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Off side door mirror glass cracked

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 May 2008 38,663 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front rally/bucket seats fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Off side door mirror glass cracked

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 35,775 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 35,770 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 30,819 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 30,819 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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G723 PVJ is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 G723 PVJ, 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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G723 PVJ is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose, first registered on 1 September 1989.

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