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YPH 562T

1978 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

21,179 mi
Last recorded21,179 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 1978 Rover Mini54,379 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYPH 562T
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 21,179 miles

Engine and gearbox leaking oil

General chassis corrosion and welding repairs

inner sills very weak at jacking point

Fail 4 Aug 2018 21,179 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened shock mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured rear mount (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine and gearbox leaking oil

General chassis corrosion and welding repairs

Nearside Front Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

No stamped vin plate fitted due to body repairs

coolant leaking

engine overheated during test

inner sills very weak at jacking point

Pass 16 Jun 2017 21,179 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 21,179 miles

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

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported at rear (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe insecure along front floor pan (7.2.1)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear at front (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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 Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 15 May 2014 21,179 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

General corrosion under vehicle,

Heavy underseal under car.

Pass 16 Aug 2007 30,450 miles

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 16 Aug 2007 30,450 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

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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YPH 562T is a 1978 Rover Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1978 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 54,379 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 YPH 562T, 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 48 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YPH 562T is a 1978 Rover Mini, first registered on 2 August 1978.

Is YPH 562T safe to buy?

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