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F306 AEG

1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

64,301 mi
Last recorded64,301 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2008
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose58,497 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF306 AEG
MakeAustin
ModelMini Sky Rose
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2008 64,301 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 64,291 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 64,005 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 64,005 miles

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

Front Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside and offside front floor holed but not in prescribed area.

nearside outer sill holed but not in a prescribed area.

Pass 15 May 2006 62,492 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion weaknesses evident,but meeting test criteria at moment.

nearside headlamp output not as bright as offside,but meeting test criteria at moment.

Fail 25 Apr 2006 62,405 miles

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

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

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

nearside headlamp output less than offside.Investigation advisable.

various areas of corrosion weakness evident,but meeting test criteria at moment.

Fail 20 Apr 2006 62,376 miles

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

Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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F306 AEG is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 F306 AEG, 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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F306 AEG is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose, first registered on 1 April 1989.

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