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F709 PYL

1989 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

51,213 mi
Last recorded51,213 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 1989 Rover Mini56,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF709 PYL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2014 51,213 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 50,865 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 50,855 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 50,789 miles

Frontnumber plate cracked & LOSE

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Apr 2009 50,777 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Frontnumber plate cracked & LOSE

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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F709 PYL is a 1989 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1989 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 56,834 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 F709 PYL, 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 37 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F709 PYL registered?

F709 PYL is a 1989 Rover Mini, first registered on 13 January 1989.

Is F709 PYL safe to buy?

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