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G719 LGK

1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

73,197 mi
Last recorded73,197 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose58,497 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG719 LGK
MakeAustin
ModelMini Sky Rose
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 73,197 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 73,196 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded N/S/R Mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded N/S & O/S Mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2015 72,558 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 72,558 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 67,874 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2014 67,870 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2013 63,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2013 63,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 59,797 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 55,564 miles

CORROSION STARTING REAR SUBFRAME

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 50,744 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 50,744 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 44,999 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 39,066 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 39,066 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 38,568 miles

corrosion occuring rear subframe

slight play in off side front top and bottom ball joints

Pass 20 Jul 2005 37,459 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2005 37,459 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

air leak from dist area

cracks in nearside rear tyre

engine oil leak

exhaust fouling gear change selector box

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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G719 LGK 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 G719 LGK, 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 G719 LGK registered?

G719 LGK is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose, first registered on 23 August 1989.

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