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YHN 941Y

1983 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2025
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

1,391 mi
Last recorded1,391 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 1983 Rover Mini51,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYHN 941Y
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 1,391 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 56 miles

Light corrosion to bottom of windscreen/ top of dashboard.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear floors show light corrosion, advise to monitor.

Fail 7 Oct 2022 56 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rotation is the wrong way round. (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rotation is the wrong way round. (5.2.3 (i))

Light corrosion to bottom of windscreen/ top of dashboard.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear floors show light corrosion, advise to monitor.

Pass 7 Oct 2021 699 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 699 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 613 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Position lamp not working all position lamps (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged both front (5.2.3 (j))

hazard lights inoperative

Pass 24 Oct 2018 84,214 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2018 84,212 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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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YHN 941Y is a 1983 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 51,190 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 YHN 941Y, 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 43 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 YHN 941Y registered?

YHN 941Y is a 1983 Rover Mini, first registered on 18 January 1983.

Is YHN 941Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for YHN 941Y shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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