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WYH 783H

1970 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,453 mi
Last recorded62,453 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1970 Rover Mini48,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWYH 783H
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 62,453 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 61,009 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 60,025 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 58,955 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 58,054 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 58,054 miles

Brake performance not tested due to suspension leak (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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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WYH 783H is a 1970 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1970 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 48,461 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 WYH 783H, 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 56 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WYH 783H?

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What year was WYH 783H registered?

WYH 783H is a 1970 Rover Mini, first registered on 23 January 1970.

Is WYH 783H safe to buy?

The MOT history for WYH 783H shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WYH 783H have outstanding finance?

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