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F383 LHO

1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

7,609 mi
Last recorded7,609 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose58,497 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF383 LHO
MakeAustin
ModelMini Sky Rose
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 7,609 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2025 7,576 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 7,033 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 6,945 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 6,437 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 6,424 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bonnet will not secure into latch (6.1.B.1b)

Centre Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength panel (behind no.plate. (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage sills (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength boot floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage sills (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

fuel filled cap catch sticks out slightly.

miss fire on engine.

Pass 19 Nov 2013 5,336 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 5,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 1,373 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 95,907 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 91,619 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 87,779 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2009 87,779 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 83,584 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 83,481 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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F383 LHO is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 F383 LHO, 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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F383 LHO is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose, first registered on 17 June 1989.

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