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39,472 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour repeater (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour repeater (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure bobbin (6.1.2 (a))
Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts main battery cable touching exhaust system (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear sub frame mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Body insecure plastic wheel arch (6.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill, inside vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ns and os outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front plastic arch damaged
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front n/s and o/s headlamps in poor condition
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
under seal protection applied underneath
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
front and rear of car corroded no holes at time of test
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
front and rear of car corroded no holes at time of test
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Rover Mini?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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D553 YFR is a 1987 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
Across all 1987 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 47,600 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 D553 YFR, 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 39 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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D553 YFR is a 1987 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 April 1987.
Is D553 YFR safe to buy?
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