MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
54,037 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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corrosion to underside
n/s door mirror missing
radiator in poor condition
welding repairs to rear subframe
2.5mm left on n/s/f tyre
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Oil leak
age cracking to n/s/r tyre
body condition rusty
corrosion on rear inner wheel arches
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
advance corrosion to both front inner wheel arches
both front floors dented
exhaust corroded
front and rear subframs corroded
general corrosion to underside of vehicle
n/s mirror missing
n/s/d has rust holes and in poor condition
petrol cap seal operished but sealing
stone chips in windscreen
welding repairs to rear sub frame
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini Sky Rose?
Based on 3,179 MOT tests across 343 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F427 YLJ is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 F427 YLJ, 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 F427 YLJ registered?
F427 YLJ is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose, first registered on 14 July 1989.
Is F427 YLJ safe to buy?
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