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F446 TMT

1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose

Multi-colour Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,931 mi
Last recorded66,931 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2007
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose58,497 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF446 TMT
MakeAustin
ModelMini Sky Rose
Year1989
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2007 66,931 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 66,931 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 59,131 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 59,131 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s o/s sill not checked body kit fitted

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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F446 TMT is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose in Multi-colour with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F446 TMT, 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 F446 TMT registered?

F446 TMT is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose, first registered on 7 April 1989.

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