1989 Rover Skyrose 1.3L Petrol · F616 WRL
1989 Rover Skyrose (1.3L, petrol). First registered 08/04/1989. Recorded mileage 60,465 miles. MOT valid until 09/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER SKYROSE
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,465 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 1275cc
F616 WRL Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/08/2026
- 60,465 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 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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F616 WRL Mileage History
- 06/07/200770,328 mi
- 24/06/200882,409 mi+12,081 mi
- 01/07/200882,451 mi+42 mi
- 19/10/201012,257 mi-70,194 mi
- 26/10/201012,268 mi+11 mi
- 11/08/202557,922 mi+45,654 mi
- 03/08/202660,465 mi+2,543 mi
Average of roughly -517 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
F616 WRL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Rover Skyrose (F616 WRL) between July 2007 and August 2026.
The record contains 6 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 03 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
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