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E727 YDY

1988 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

65,394 mi
Last recorded65,394 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 1988 Rover Mini57,367 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE727 YDY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 65,394 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 65,393 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

all four tyres perished

Pass 13 Jul 2016 65,242 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 65,238 miles

Nearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 64,222 miles

front brake imbalance 16%

front floor both sides corroded but not holed at present

front wipers starting to smear on screen

knock and play in steering rack

n/s/f tyre perished

no handbrake warning light

o/s/f c.v. gaiter has a pin hole spilt

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 17 Jun 2015 64,222 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake imbalance 16%

front floor both sides corroded but not holed at present

front wipers starting to smear on screen

knock and play in steering rack

n/s/f tyre perished

no handbrake warning light

o/s/f c.v. gaiter has a pin hole spilt

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 6 Jun 2014 63,286 miles

both front floor/sill rusty but not holed at present

n/s/f tyre perishing

o/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 27 May 2014 63,241 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front floor/sill rusty but not holed at present

n/s/f tyre perishing

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 28 Jun 2013 62,525 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 62,522 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 62,027 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 62,023 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 60,362 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 60,362 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2011 60,348 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Front brake hoses slightly twisted.

Front subframe bush mounts not fully fitted.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 58,617 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 56,086 miles

Front brake imbalance 23%.

Front number plate cracked.

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Windscreen wipers not parking.

Pass 18 Mar 2008 53,018 miles

Nearside front tyre tread wearing on inner edge.

Fail 6 Mar 2008 52,872 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside front tyre tread wearing on inner edge.

Pass 15 Mar 2007 49,245 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 49,240 miles

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2005 48,881 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 48,864 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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E727 YDY is a 1988 Rover Mini in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 E727 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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E727 YDY is a 1988 Rover Mini, first registered on 13 June 1988.

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