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F348 PYY

1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose

Multi-colour Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

21,621 mi
Last recorded21,621 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose58,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF348 PYY
MakeAustin
ModelMini Sky Rose
Year1989
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 21,621 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion noted around front and rear wings, and around windscreen pillars

front windscreen wiper blades are worn

nearside front door step sill corroded near seat belt mounting

nearside rear wheel arch corroded near shock absorber top mounting

offside and nearside front steering joints have some play

offside and nearside rear boot floor near sub frame mounts are corroded underneath

offside front brake flexi house incorrectly routed (slightly twisted)

offside front door hinge mounts have corrosion around them

offside rear inner and outer wheel arch corroded

oil beneath engine area

rear exhaust bracket loose but system adequately supported

small chip offside front lower part of windscreen

small chip outside zone 'A' of front windscreen

Pass 29 Nov 2017 21,601 miles

Front windscreen wiper blades are worn

Nearside front brake flexi hose perishing slightly

Nearside front door step sill corroded near seat belt mounting

Nearside rear wheel arch corroded near top mounting of shock absorber

Offside and nearside front inner steering joints have some play

Offside front brake flexi hose not routed correctly (very slightly twisted)

Offside rear inner wheel arch has some corrosion

Offside rear metal brake pipe is corroded

Small chip in front windscreen outside zone ‘A’

Small chip in offside front lower part of windscreen

Pass 6 Sep 2016 20,441 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 17 May 2016 20,425 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings BOOT FLOOR AT OFFSIDE HINGE. (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings BOOT FLOOR FOR OFFSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER. (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings BOTH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNTS. (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings FRONT FLOOR BOTH SIDES AT JACKING POINTS. (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings OFFSIDE OUTER "A" PILLAR AT UPPER DOOR HINGE. (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings DOOR STEP. (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear position lamp(s) not working BOTH REAR. (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working BOTH. (1.1.C.1d)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Body has slight corrosion NEARSIDE DOOR STEP. (6.1.B.2)

Play detected at nearside inner track rod end.

Rear exhaust bracket broken but system still supported.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing BOTH REAR RADIUS ARM BUSHES. (2.4.G.2)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 12 May 2016 20,414 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function No damping effect (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function No damping effect (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function No damping effect (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust mount in poor condition

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 May 2015 19,304 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

underside corroded

Fail 13 May 2015 19,304 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

presented to early to recieve credit on new MOT

underside corroded

Pass 15 May 2014 183,000 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 183,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 17,002 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2013 17,002 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 15,181 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 15,181 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 12,505 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 12,505 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 7,314 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 7,314 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 4,126 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 11,031 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 11,031 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 27 Mar 2008 1,063 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 98,038 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 98,038 miles

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

Nearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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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F348 PYY is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose in Multi-colour with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 F348 PYY, 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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F348 PYY is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose, first registered on 3 April 1989.

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