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E701 YDY

1988 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

26,839 mi
Last recorded26,839 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 1988 Rover Mini57,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE701 YDY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2014 26,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2014 26,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2013 15,967 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

exhaust back box slightly corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2012 5,259 miles

general underside corrosion

Pass 30 Aug 2011 94,261 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Aug 2011 94,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 84,093 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on both edges

brake pipes have been painted

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 23 Aug 2010 84,093 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres wearing on both edges

brake pipes have been painted

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2009 75,599 miles

general underside corrosion although covered in underseal.

Pass 9 Sep 2008 64,230 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front number plate slightly damaged

nearside front door instep panel corroded outside prescribed area

nearside rear boot floor at subframe attachment possibly repaired but unable to see clearly if proper repair

Fail 9 Sep 2008 64,230 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front number plate slightly damaged

nearside front door instep panel corroded outside prescribed area

nearside rear boot floor at subframe attachment possibly repaired but unable to see clearly if proper repair

Fail 4 Sep 2007 51,522 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

front number plate damaged

little clearance between front upper suspension arms and bump stops

Pass 4 Sep 2007 51,522 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

front number plate damaged

little clearance between front upper suspension arms and bump stops

Pass 16 Sep 2006 41,035 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 41,035 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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E701 YDY is a 1988 Rover Mini in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1988 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 57,367 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 E701 YDY, 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 38 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E701 YDY is a 1988 Rover Mini, first registered on 6 June 1988.

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