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PHJ 863K

1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

48,267 mi
Last recorded48,267 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose58,497 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHJ 863K
MakeAustin
ModelMini Sky Rose
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 48,267 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 47,929 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 47,653 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 47,007 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 46,722 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 46,366 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 46,019 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 45,217 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/ sill to floor (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/ sill to floor (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2009 44,482 miles

Exhaust blowing

Near side steering rack gator deteriorated

Off side steering rack gator deterirated

Pass 24 Oct 2008 42,419 miles

Bonnet stays corroded

Oil light on on dash

Fail 20 Oct 2008 42,419 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Bonnet stays corroded

Oil light on on dash

Pass 25 Oct 2007 38,083 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2007 38,083 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 28 Sep 2007 38,075 miles

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 4 Jul 2006 37,386 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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PHJ 863K is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PHJ 863K, 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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PHJ 863K is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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