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F27 XHG

1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

47,700 mi
Last recorded47,700 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose58,497 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF27 XHG
MakeAustin
ModelMini Sky Rose
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 47,700 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive @ floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 47,699 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive @ floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2014 44,542 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 40,619 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 40,594 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 38,722 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 38,722 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 18 Aug 2007 36,591 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 36,591 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 36,149 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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F27 XHG is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F27 XHG, 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 F27 XHG registered?

F27 XHG is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose, first registered on 15 March 1989.

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