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YOW 754V

1979 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

39,445 mi
Last recorded39,445 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1979 Rover Mini53,775 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYOW 754V
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 39,445 miles

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

hazard lamps not working n/s/f n/s/r

indicator telltale not working

Pass 10 Jul 2025 39,044 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2025 38,879 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 38,335 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 38,032 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 37,571 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 37,309 miles

hazard lamps not working n/s/f and n/s/r

Fail 3 Jun 2021 37,308 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hazard lamps not working n/s/f and n/s/r

Pass 8 Jun 2020 37,017 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 36,763 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 36,336 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 36,026 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2017 36,026 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 35,715 miles

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

Offside Rear brake has slight bind

Fail 26 May 2016 35,715 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 145/70/12 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 145/70/12 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake has slight bind

Pass 15 May 2015 35,567 miles

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

play in near side and off side steering arms

Fail 13 May 2015 35,567 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

play in near side and off side steering arms

Pass 4 Jun 2014 35,255 miles

near side steering arm play

off side front shock absorber cover rusty

Pass 13 May 2013 35,101 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine/gearbox oil leaks

fuel pipes perishing

off side front tyre 2mm

slight near side inner steering rack joint play

Fail 7 May 2013 35,100 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine/gearbox oil leaks

fuel pipes perishing

off side front tyre 2mm

slight near side inner steering rack joint play

Pass 14 Apr 2010 34,931 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 34,931 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 34,523 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 34,523 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 33,763 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 33,763 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 33,328 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 33,328 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 32,814 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 32,813 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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YOW 754V is a 1979 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 YOW 754V, 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 YOW 754V registered?

YOW 754V is a 1979 Rover Mini, first registered on 13 December 1979.

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