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F677 GKN

1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,375 mi
Last recorded47,375 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose58,497 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF677 GKN
MakeAustin
ModelMini Sky Rose
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 47,375 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 46,547 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 45,713 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 44,480 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 43,597 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 43,454 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 43,405 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 43,255 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 42,706 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 42,166 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 41,103 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 36,656 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2008 36,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

slight corrosion o/s/f sill.n/s/f mirror missing.

Pass 28 Jul 2007 36,226 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 36,226 miles

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

o\s inner cv boot insecure

Pass 2 Aug 2006 33,779 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2006 33,770 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 15 Jun 2006 33,662 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

engine slightly smokey

Pass 16 Jun 2005 28,208 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2005 28,160 miles

Centre Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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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F677 GKN is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F677 GKN, 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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F677 GKN is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose, first registered on 7 March 1989.

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