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B78 YWC

1984 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

63,989 mi
Last recorded63,989 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 1984 Rover Mini51,532 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB78 YWC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 63,989 miles

slight general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 28 Apr 2016 63,989 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

slight general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 13 Mar 2015 63,778 miles

(2 x hoses on rear fuel pump) Fuel hose perrished

Exhaust noisey

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

offside Rear wheel bearing noisey when rotated

Pass 7 Oct 2013 95,041 miles

Exhaust noisey

Fail 27 Sep 2013 95,041 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Exhaust noisey

Pass 11 Sep 2012 94,795 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear reflectors have been taped on

Fail 11 Sep 2012 94,795 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear reflectors have been taped on

Pass 22 Sep 2011 94,551 miles

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

Offside rear wheel bearing starting to get noisey

Fail 19 Sep 2011 94,551 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear wheel bearing starting to get noisey

Pass 8 Jul 2009 91,004 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on edge

play in both lower balljoints

slight damage o/s/f subframe

slight rumble o/s/r wheelbearing

underbody has been heavily undersealed

Fail 3 Jul 2009 91,004 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/r tyre wearing on edge

play in both lower balljoints

slight damage o/s/f subframe

slight rumble o/s/r wheelbearing

underbody has been heavily undersealed

Pass 30 Sep 2008 91,004 miles

How Reliable is the Rover Mini?

Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
876
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
45,631
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,036
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24,016
Steering rack gaiter split 21,375
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 18,460
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 18,348
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B78 YWC is a 1984 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1984 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 51,532 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 Rover Mini fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 32,036 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B78 YWC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 42 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B78 YWC is a 1984 Rover Mini, first registered on 26 October 1984.

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