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YEO 256V

1979 Rover Mini

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,225 mi
Last recorded69,225 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 1979 Rover Mini53,775 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYEO 256V
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 69,225 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 69,075 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 68,640 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 68,737 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 68,202 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 67,568 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 67,130 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 65,833 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 65,529 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

clutch is worn

floor panels are corroded

front ball joints are worn

front number platebroken

ofside front and rear suspension low

rear valance is corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2007 65,527 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

clutch is worn

floor panels are corroded

front ball joints are worn

front number platebroken

rear valance is corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2006 65,158 miles

drivers floor slighty corrored

Fail 22 Sep 2006 65,155 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

drivers floor slighty corrored

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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YEO 256V is a 1979 Rover Mini in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1979 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 53,775 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 YEO 256V, 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 47 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YEO 256V registered?

YEO 256V is a 1979 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is YEO 256V safe to buy?

The MOT history for YEO 256V shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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