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F428 YLJ

1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose58,497 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF428 YLJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini Sky Rose
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Lower Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle coated in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment hand/park brake has no reserve travel (1.1.18 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2024

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp possible earth problem ? (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment hand/park brake has no reserve travel (1.1.18 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 10,366 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

parking brake just met requirements

Pass 23 Jul 2022 10,132 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft damaged but serviceable joint loose /play (6.1.7 (e))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 9,671 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 9,222 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 8,684 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 8,306 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 7,643 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 7,643 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 7,422 miles

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

offside sill and floor corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2014 6,902 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 6,221 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 5,197 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 4,015 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 2,279 miles

Offside front floor pan corrosion

Fail 18 Jul 2009 2,275 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside front floor pan corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2008 97,751 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight rumble to offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 5 Jul 2007 94,333 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 94,132 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 88,588 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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F428 YLJ is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 F428 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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F428 YLJ is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose, first registered on 1 June 1989.

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