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DKY 394V

1979 Rover Mini

Pink Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2021
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,481 mi
Last recorded45,481 miles
Recorded on21 May 2020
Typical for 1979 Rover Mini53,775 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDKY 394V
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1979
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2020 45,481 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 45,750 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 45,750 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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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DKY 394V is a 1979 Rover Mini in Pink with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 53,775 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 DKY 394V, 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 47 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DKY 394V registered?

DKY 394V is a 1979 Rover Mini, first registered on 6 October 1979.

Is DKY 394V safe to buy?

The MOT history for DKY 394V shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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