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YJO 722V

1979 Rover Mini

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2020
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

6,585 mi
Last recorded6,585 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 1979 Rover Mini53,775 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJO 722V
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 6,585 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2014 60,372 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 60,372 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 5,545 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 55,465 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2011 19,897 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 19,895 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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YJO 722V is a 1979 Rover Mini in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 YJO 722V, 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.

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What year was YJO 722V registered?

YJO 722V is a 1979 Rover Mini, first registered on 16 August 1979.

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The MOT history for YJO 722V shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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