MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,086 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear subframe begining to corrode
slight brake pipe corrosion
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
all prescribed areas and chassis begining to show signs of corrosion
slight sharp edges to doors and bumpers
vehicle welded strongly enough not excellently
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
nearside rear tyre starting to perish
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion along the bottom of both doors, not showing sharp edges at present
corrosion around the o/s headlamp, headlamp is secure
corrosion on the o/s/r outer sill/arch, not excessive at present
o/s/r shock absorber dust cover is corroded and loose
slight play in the o/s/f lower ball joint, not excessive at present
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)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
corrosion along the bottom of both doors, not showing sharp edges at present
corrosion around the o/s headlamp, headlamp is secure
corrosion on the o/s/r outer sill/arch, not excessive at present
o/s/r shock absorber dust cover is corroded and loose
slight play in the o/s/f lower ball joint, not excessive at present
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)
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 Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
sligt movement in the lower steering column bush,
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini Sky Rose?
Based on 3,179 MOT tests across 343 vehicles.
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G839 NKL is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose in Multi-colour with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.
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 G839 NKL, 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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G839 NKL is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose, first registered on 25 September 1989.
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