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F31 OPJ

1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

7,211 mi
Last recorded7,211 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose58,497 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF31 OPJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini Sky Rose
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 7,211 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 5,162 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 4,078 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 4,078 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 1,302 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 1 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 99,451 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 96,110 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside steering rack gaitor split

Pass 26 Mar 2015 91,913 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight play in off side front whhel

Pass 12 Apr 2014 87,865 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 83,904 miles

corrosion apearing to off side rear floor

Pass 7 Apr 2012 83,402 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 76,812 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 74,232 miles

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

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

Oil leak

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2009 73,449 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 73,448 miles

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

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 70,068 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 69,990 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 68,771 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 67,942 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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F31 OPJ is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 F31 OPJ, 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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F31 OPJ is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose, first registered on 17 February 1989.

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