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G942 LGJ

1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112 mi
Last recorded112 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose58,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG942 LGJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini Sky Rose
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 112 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 109 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan - subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan - subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 14,702 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength valance corroded close to subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 29 Jul 2019 34,999 miles

Vehicle has been under sealed

Pass 13 Oct 2014 127,813 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 20,132 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 104,523 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 87,224 miles

slight corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 4 Oct 2010 82,160 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 82,160 miles

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

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

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 81,082 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 810,601 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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G942 LGJ is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose in Grey 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 G942 LGJ, 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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What year was G942 LGJ registered?

G942 LGJ is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose, first registered on 18 August 1989.

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