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DYJ 642V

1979 Rover Mini

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

89,950 mi
Last recorded89,950 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1979 Rover Mini53,775 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDYJ 642V
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 89,950 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 89,103 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 88,500 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 87,056 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 85,278 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 83,914 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 83,242 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 81,797 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 76,909 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both top trumpet (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 76,903 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both top trumpet (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 74,282 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 73,888 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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DYJ 642V is a 1979 Rover Mini in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DYJ 642V, 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 DYJ 642V registered?

DYJ 642V is a 1979 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is DYJ 642V safe to buy?

The MOT history for DYJ 642V shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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