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YRG 408V

1979 Rover Mini

Orange Petrol 1330cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,981 mi
Last recorded75,981 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 1979 Rover Mini53,775 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYRG 408V
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,330cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 75,981 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 75,901 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 75,819 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

body welding poor standard in places

front pear drop mountings poor condition

Fail 23 Jul 2019 75,819 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure rear rubber mounting (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play lock nut insecure! (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure rear rubber mounting (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play lock nut insecure! (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

body welding poor standard in places

front pear drop mountings poor condition

Pass 20 Sep 2011 78,931 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 78,993 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

n/s rear shocker fouling subframe

Pass 22 Mar 2010 77,963 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Mar 2010 77,952 miles

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

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

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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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YRG 408V is a 1979 Rover Mini in Orange with a 1,330cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YRG 408V, 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 YRG 408V registered?

YRG 408V is a 1979 Rover Mini, first registered on 3 October 1979.

Is YRG 408V safe to buy?

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