1989 Austin MINI SKY Rose 1.0L Petrol · G859 PGW
1989 Austin MINI SKY Rose (1.0L, petrol). First registered 26/08/1989. Recorded mileage 11,219 miles. MOT valid until 30/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN MINI SKY ROSE
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 11,219 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 998cc
G859 PGW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2026
- 11,219 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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G859 PGW Mileage History
- 08/06/202310,108 mi
- 12/06/202310,114 mi+6 mi
- 01/04/202510,824 mi+710 mi
- 01/04/202510,826 mi+2 mi
- 26/03/202611,219 mi+393 mi
Average of roughly 397 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
G859 PGW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose (G859 PGW) between June 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot s”.