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F45 RPU

1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,575 mi
Last recorded78,575 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose58,497 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF45 RPU
MakeAustin
ModelMini Sky Rose
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2016 78,575 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 78,126 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 78,126 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 77,914 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 77,552 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 75,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 75,020 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 74,978 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

bonnet hinge bolts loose

handbrake mounting bracket broken off floor, but not resulting in handbrake lever having adverse movement

offside handbrake cable clip not holding cable into position

wiper blades not clearing screen correctly

wiper motor slow to respond

Pass 14 Nov 2007 70,615 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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F45 RPU is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F45 RPU, 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 F45 RPU registered?

F45 RPU is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose, first registered on 1 March 1989.

Is F45 RPU safe to buy?

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