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PYF 587Y

1983 Rover Mini

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2023
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,805 mi
Last recorded52,805 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 1983 Rover Mini51,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYF 587Y
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 20 Jul 2022 52,805 miles

Both font suspension trunion joint boots split

Both headlamp beam patterns poor

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wipers slow to operate

Pass 7 Aug 2021 51,847 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 49,392 miles

Both front outer cv boots leaking grease

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear exhaust silencer loose at joint with centre section

Rear wheels/tyres protruding beyond wheelarch trims

Significant play in steering rack (nearside)

Pass 28 Jul 2018 19,506 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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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PYF 587Y is a 1983 Rover Mini in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1983 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 51,190 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 PYF 587Y, 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 43 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PYF 587Y registered?

PYF 587Y is a 1983 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 April 1983.

Is PYF 587Y safe to buy?

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