1989 Austin MINI SKY Rose 1.0L Petrol · F392 SBF
1989 Austin MINI SKY Rose (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1989. Recorded mileage 38,336 miles. MOT valid until 04/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN MINI SKY ROSE
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 38,336 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
F392 SBF Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/12/2025
- 38,336 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (30 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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F392 SBF Mileage History
- 02/12/200678,065 mi
- 03/03/200978,065 mi
- 12/03/200978,065 mi
- 18/03/201017,736 mi-60,329 mi
- 12/03/201217,736 mi
- 11/03/2013177,367 mi+159,631 mi
- 12/03/2013177,367 mi
- 13/03/201418,202 mi-159,165 mi
- 02/04/201519,891 mi+1,689 mi
- 10/04/201519,891 mi
- 07/04/201625,687 mi+5,796 mi
- 07/04/201625,687 mi
- 15/05/201732,126 mi+6,439 mi
- 02/05/201833,511 mi+1,385 mi
- 18/05/201936,702 mi+3,191 mi
- 10/10/202037,679 mi+977 mi
- 27/10/202137,760 mi+81 mi
- 11/11/202237,924 mi+164 mi
- 18/11/202338,153 mi+229 mi
- 23/11/202438,277 mi+124 mi
- 23/11/202438,277 mi
- 05/12/202538,336 mi+59 mi
Average of roughly -2,090 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
F392 SBF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose (F392 SBF) between December 2006 and December 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 05 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (30 issues), Lighting (24 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Bodywork (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 60 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: “Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”.
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