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F461 TOO

1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

75,994 mi
Last recorded75,994 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose58,497 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF461 TOO
MakeAustin
ModelMini Sky Rose
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 75,994 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 74,618 miles

brakes may need attention

wipers need attention

Fail 25 Sep 2018 74,618 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

brakes may need attention

wipers need attention

Pass 14 Jun 2017 72,145 miles

rear number plate deteriating

Fail 8 Jun 2017 72,140 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

centre exhaust bracket needs attention

rear number plate deteriating

Pass 25 Nov 2015 69,659 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 69,655 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 69,474 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 66,950 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 66,950 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

slight play in n/s/f bottom ball joint † †o/s door bottom becoming corroded † †both outer sills becoming weak to corrosion

Pass 10 Apr 2006 633,670 miles

o/s front tyre at legal limits worn on inside edges †both outer sills becoming weak due to corrosion

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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F461 TOO is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 F461 TOO, 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 F461 TOO registered?

F461 TOO is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose, first registered on 24 May 1989.

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