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V891 YBD

1999 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

55,183 mi
Last recorded55,183 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV891 YBD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 55,183 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (4.4.3 (a))

slight surface corrosion starting around rear subframe mounts

Pass 15 Feb 2022 54,789 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s front tie rod slightly bent

Pass 2 Feb 2021 54,786 miles

Nearside Front rack end slight play

Offside Front Lower door hinge lower bolt broken

Offside Front tie rod slightly bent

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 54,783 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front rack end slight play

Offside Front Lower door hinge lower bolt broken

Offside Front tie rod slightly bent

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2015 54,336 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 53,690 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 53,689 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 50,295 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 50,294 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 46,258 miles

o/s and n/s sills not holed by means alowed by test means need attention soon

Pass 22 Oct 2010 45,925 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 44,646 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 43,515 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 43,495 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 42,634 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 38,357 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 32,301 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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V891 YBD is a 1999 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1999 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 44,443 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 V891 YBD, 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 27 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V891 YBD registered?

V891 YBD is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V891 YBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V891 YBD shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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