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F151 DNY

1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose

Multi-colour Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

23,985 mi
Last recorded23,985 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose58,497 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF151 DNY
MakeAustin
ModelMini Sky Rose
Year1989
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 23,985 miles

Offside Rear wheel noise when rotated

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 May 2017 23,944 miles

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 May 2016 23,822 miles

oil leak from engine

slight play n\s\f bottom ball joint

Pass 12 Jun 2015 23,736 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2015 23,736 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2014 23,665 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 23,665 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 23,618 miles

both rear tyres cracking///engine oil leak///slight play in n/s/f arm

Pass 24 May 2012 23,560 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 23,519 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2011 23,519 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 23,404 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 23,396 miles

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 23,252 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 23,252 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear exhaust rubber slightly deteriorated.

Pass 10 Jun 2008 23,140 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 23,140 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 23,000 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 22,823 miles

offside cv boot leaking but not split

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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F151 DNY is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose in Multi-colour with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 F151 DNY, 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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F151 DNY is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose, first registered on 28 June 1989.

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