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F234 NJO

1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

15,708 mi
Last recorded15,708 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose58,497 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF234 NJO
MakeAustin
ModelMini Sky Rose
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 15,708 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 15,426 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 14,487 miles

Nearside Rear tyre out shape

Pass 4 Aug 2022 14,315 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 13,603 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 13,256 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 12,605 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 12,578 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 11,289 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 11,275 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 9,476 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 8,151 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Aug 2015 8,058 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2014 7,889 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 7,844 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 7,425 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 6,855 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 6,565 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 6,318 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 5,374 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 19 Sep 2005 4,520 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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F234 NJO is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 F234 NJO, 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 F234 NJO registered?

F234 NJO is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose, first registered on 12 May 1989.

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