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F677 MWV

1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

28,802 mi
Last recorded28,802 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose58,497 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF677 MWV
MakeAustin
ModelMini Sky Rose
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 28,802 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 28,630 miles

fuel cap seal becoming deteriorated

various slight oil leaks

Pass 29 Aug 2019 28,463 miles

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

o/s/f tyre starting to perish

various slight oil leaks

Pass 29 Aug 2018 28,166 miles

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge - stepped tread

o/s outer driveshaft gaiter slightly deteriorated

o/s/f suspension rebound stop missing

o/s/f tyre starting to perish

various slight oil leaks

Pass 25 Aug 2017 27,977 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

n/s/f tyre becoming worn

o/s/f tyre starting to perish

various slight oil leaks

Pass 22 Aug 2016 27,682 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

wiper/indicator stalk assembly becoming insecure

Pass 20 Aug 2015 27,239 miles

fuel cap sealing washer becoming deteriorated

o/s/r tyre becoming perished

o/s/r tyre slightly mis-shaped

o/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit (2mm)

small nail in o/s/r tyre (not leaking / repairable)

various oil leaks

Pass 7 Aug 2014 26,181 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 25,195 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 24,416 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 24,416 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

corrosion developing under car

Pass 31 Aug 2011 23,388 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 23,376 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 22,206 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 21,416 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 20,273 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 20,602 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 20,273 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 20,273 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 19,992 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 19,992 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

play developing o/s/f hub area

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 MWV is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MWV, 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 MWV is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose, first registered on 12 July 1989.

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