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F238 TMC

1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,792 mi
Last recorded63,792 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose58,497 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF238 TMC
MakeAustin
ModelMini Sky Rose
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 63,792 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 63,772 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

surface corrosion to under body all sound at present

Pass 23 Jun 2011 63,546 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 63,546 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 85,816 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 77,989 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 77,985 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

engine oil leak

n/s subframe damaged

Pass 28 Feb 2007 74,427 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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F238 TMC is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 F238 TMC, 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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F238 TMC is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose, first registered on 3 March 1989.

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