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YGV 998L

1972 Rover Mini

Orange Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

6,409 mi
Last recorded6,409 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 1972 Rover Mini53,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYGV 998L
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 6,409 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 4,114 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wing to front panel[under headlamp unit.] (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush rubber bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 13 Feb 2017 4,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc [clip broken..] (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wing to front panel[under headlamp unit.] (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush rubber bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 18 Feb 2016 9,306 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 9,306 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 98,230 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 16 Aug 2014 98,161 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 94,325 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 94,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 90,414 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 90,409 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 86,178 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 86,174 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front floor corroding

Pass 29 Mar 2011 85,541 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 19,454 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 19,454 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 6 Mar 2008 14,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 14,392 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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YGV 998L is a 1972 Rover Mini in Orange with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1972 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 53,299 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 YGV 998L, 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 54 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YGV 998L registered?

YGV 998L is a 1972 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 September 1972.

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