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F677 NCJ

1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

33,990 mi
Last recorded33,990 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose58,497 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF677 NCJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini Sky Rose
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 33,990 miles

Nearside outer sill area repaired to minimum standard

Offside outer sill area has slight corrosion

n/s outer sill has various rust areas

o/s & n/s front lower foot well / wheel arch corroding

various under body areas with surface rust / corroding

Fail 5 Aug 2016 33,962 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill hole from corrosion (5.2.6)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel top section (2.1.2b)

Offside outer sill area has slight corrosion

n/s outer sill has various rust areas

o/s & n/s front lower foot well / wheel arch corroding

various under body areas with surface rust / corroding

Pass 15 Sep 2015 33,903 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer cill and rear inner cill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner cill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 33,644 miles

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

slight perishing on offside rear tyre inner sidewall

slight wear on indicator and wiper switch

Pass 20 Aug 2013 33,269 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in offside steering rack inner joint

Fail 9 Aug 2013 33,241 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 9 Aug 2012 32,870 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2012 32,857 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 32,360 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Jul 2011 32,360 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

very bad water leak water pump

Pass 6 Jul 2010 31,768 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 31,110 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 31,103 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 30,337 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 30,337 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 29,527 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 28,162 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 28,162 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 NCJ is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 F677 NCJ, 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 NCJ is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose, first registered on 27 June 1989.

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