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YBJ 459S

1978 Rover Mini

Brown Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

99,116 mi
Last recorded99,116 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 1978 Rover Mini54,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYBJ 459S
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 99,116 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 99,052 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 8.78% (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive 2341ppm (7.3.B.1b)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill to floor corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Outer Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill to floor holed and corrosion. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill not attached by subframe mountings. (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Inner wheel arch plates adrift (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Inner wheel arch plates adrift. (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Nov 2016 98,536 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 97,875 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 97,286 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 97,260 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 96,746 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 96,255 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 95,526 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 93,945 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 92,718 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 91,956 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 90,945 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 89,945 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 89,945 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 88,513 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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YBJ 459S is a 1978 Rover Mini in Brown with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1978 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 54,379 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 YBJ 459S, 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 48 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YBJ 459S registered?

YBJ 459S is a 1978 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 March 1978.

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