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F948 FYB

1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

3,133 mi
Last recorded3,133 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose58,497 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF948 FYB
MakeAustin
ModelMini Sky Rose
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 3,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2024 2,820 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 2,813 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2023 2,454 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 1,715 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 1,188 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 1,053 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 685 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2017 514 miles

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

slight oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2017 512 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2015 98,286 miles

vehicle underbody heavily undersealed

Fail 27 Jul 2015 98,286 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

vehicle underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 6 Dec 2010 98,268 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 68,977 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 68,977 miles

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

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 67,450 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 67,450 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2005 66,545 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2005 66,540 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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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F948 FYB is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 F948 FYB, 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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F948 FYB is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose, first registered on 31 March 1989.

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