MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
253,302 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet loose (8.2.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear fog lamp not working cannot find switch (1.3.2b)
slight play in rear radious arm mounting bushes
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Near side front bdy under wheel arch rusted, not in a prescribed area.
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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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F496 HGP is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 F496 HGP, 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 F496 HGP registered?
F496 HGP is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose, first registered on 12 April 1989.
Is F496 HGP safe to buy?
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