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YLC 791G

1979 Rover Mini

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

43,358 mi
Last recorded43,358 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 1979 Rover Mini53,775 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLC 791G
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 43,358 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 42,718 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 42,135 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing unevenly (4.1.E.1)

oil leak from engine

Fail 11 May 2016 42,135 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps not working (1.7.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing unevenly (4.1.E.1)

oil leak from engine

Pass 19 May 2015 41,446 miles

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 18 May 2015 41,445 miles

Centre Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 13 May 2015 41,444 miles

Centre Rear Additional braking device insecure (3.6.I.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 40,639 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front shock absorber bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

offside front shock absorber bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 3 Jun 2013 40,639 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front shock absorber bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

offside front shock absorber bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 13 Aug 2012 40,069 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2012 40,069 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 39,962 miles

Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

oil leak from engine

Fail 29 May 2012 39,962 miles

Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak from engine

Pass 25 May 2011 39,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front drive shafts rubber u js poor replace on service

Fail 25 May 2011 39,239 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front drive shafts rubber u js poor replace on service

Pass 26 May 2010 38,434 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 38,434 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 37,247 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 37,247 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Lower Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leaks around engine

indicators flashing very slowly

Pass 27 May 2008 36,313 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 36,313 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

horn switch erratic

Pass 24 May 2007 35,393 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 35,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside front tyre near legal limit

Offside rear wheel damaged

Slight wear upper offside front ball joint

Pass 19 May 2006 34,425 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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YLC 791G is a 1979 Rover Mini in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 YLC 791G, 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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YLC 791G is a 1979 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 February 1979.

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