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G805 UPV

1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

59,146 mi
Last recorded59,146 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose58,497 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG805 UPV
MakeAustin
ModelMini Sky Rose
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 59,146 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2023 57,728 miles

Offside Front alternator belt perished

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 56,337 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 56,331 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2014 59,455 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 59,455 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 58,821 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 58,684 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Mar 2008 58,681 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 58,521 miles

All floor subframes and brake pipes corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

No air filter fitted

Oil leak

Service 56%, parking 20% and imbalance 16% requirements only just met

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Clutch slave cylinder hose too long

Fail 16 Mar 2007 58,521 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Steering wheel locking device missing (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

All floor, subframes and brake pipes corroded

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Clutch slave cylinder hose too long

No air filter fitted

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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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G805 UPV is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 G805 UPV, 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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G805 UPV is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose, first registered on 25 August 1989.

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