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TAZ 8990

1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

3,529 mi
Last recorded3,529 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose58,497 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAZ 8990
MakeAustin
ModelMini Sky Rose
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 3,529 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 3,043 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 1,896 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 695 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 318 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 318 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer has a hole (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment bottom ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel rear brake need attention (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2019 97,537 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 97,536 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2016 97,442 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 97,442 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both front (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 97,305 miles

engine oil leak

head lights dull

Pass 2 Apr 2014 96,923 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2014 96,923 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2013 96,270 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 95,252 miles

slight play in o/s steering rack arm

Fail 23 Mar 2012 95,249 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight play in o/s steering rack arm

Fail 3 Jan 2012 95,249 miles

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

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

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

battery cable rubbing on front subframe

battery insecure

o/s/f door step corroded

rear fuel pipe rubbing on rear subframe

Pass 1 May 2009 94,947 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 94,947 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 May 2008 93,748 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

underbody obscured

Fail 29 May 2008 93,748 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

underbody obscured

Pass 21 Nov 2006 93,656 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 93,656 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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TAZ 8990 is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 TAZ 8990, 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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TAZ 8990 is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose, first registered on 19 May 1989.

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