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YPX 665V

1980 Rover Mini

Orange Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

50,546 mi
Last recorded50,546 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 1980 Rover Mini57,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYPX 665V
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1980
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 50,546 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 50,546 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 48,755 miles

Nearside Rear slight brake judder

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Dec 2018 48,752 miles

Brake pipe excessively damaged due to steering rack insecure (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack insecure fouling brake pipe (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components touching brake hose (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) rack insecure (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear slight brake judder

Fail 3 Dec 2018 48,742 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached adjustment nuts loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached locking device (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached top arm locking device (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached locking device (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached top arm locking device (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached control arm nut locking device (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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 665V is a 1980 Rover Mini in Orange with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 665V, 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 665V registered?

YPX 665V is a 1980 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 February 1980.

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