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YPX 2V

1980 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

76,974 mi
Last recorded76,974 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 1980 Rover Mini57,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYPX 2V
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 76,974 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 74,196 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 74,172 miles

empty vehicle before presenting for mot test

front brake imbalance

heavy corrosion to whole vehicle

vehicle electrics & switches in poor working condition

Fail 12 Apr 2016 74,172 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

empty vehicle before presenting for mot test

front brake imbalance

heavy corrosion to whole vehicle

vehicle electrics & switches in poor working condition

Pass 5 May 2015 74,136 miles

Areas of light corrosion on floor pans and sill areas

Offside rear lower corner corroded

Rear subframe mounting areas corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2015 74,136 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Areas of light corrosion on floor pans and sill areas

Offside rear lower corner corroded

Rear subframe mounting areas corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2014 74,087 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 74,087 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 74,086 miles

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

nearside front inner & outer sill big holes, rusty & corrosion

Fail 12 Apr 2013 74,086 miles

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

Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare connector exposed (1.9.2c)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

nearside front inner & outer sill big holes, rusty & corrosion

Pass 12 May 2012 74,083 miles

nearside front inner & outer sill heavy corrosion & holed & rusty,

Fail 11 May 2012 74,083 miles

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

nearside front inner & outer sill heavy corrosion & holed & rusty,

Pass 2 Apr 2011 74,080 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside outer sill holed & corroded

rear brakes squiling

Fail 1 Apr 2011 74,080 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside outer sill holed & corroded

rear brakes squiling

Pass 19 Apr 2010 74,064 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

rear sub-frame corroded

slight play in both top and bottom ball joints on nearside

Fail 17 Apr 2010 74,064 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

rear sub-frame corroded

slight play in both top and bottom ball joints on nearside

Pass 15 Apr 2009 73,882 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 73,882 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake Pipes Corroded From Master

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

Rust Both Front Wheel Arches

Pass 26 Apr 2008 73,053 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 73,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both Front CV Boots Perished

G/Box Oil Leak

Hole In Bottom Of Both Front W/Arches

Rust Patches Across Bot Outer Sills

Slight Corrosion From Brake Pipe On Master Cyl

Pass 4 Apr 2007 72,446 miles

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

corrosion front of nearside sill

corrosion nearside front floor

Fail 31 Mar 2007 72,446 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Corrosion front of nearside sill

Corrosion nearside front floor

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

Pass 8 Apr 2006 72,386 miles

slight imbalance at rear brakes

slight play in offside tie rod

various oil leaks

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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YPX 2V is a 1980 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 1980 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 57,761 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 YPX 2V, 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 46 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YPX 2V registered?

YPX 2V is a 1980 Rover Mini, first registered on 25 January 1980.

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