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YRV 499V

1980 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

33,227 mi
Last recorded33,227 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 1980 Rover Mini57,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYRV 499V
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 33,227 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 33,051 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 32,836 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 32,599 miles

Front brake application slightly uneven

Nearside Rear suspension unit is stiff to move

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

Fail 14 Mar 2018 32,596 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear suspension unit is stiff to move

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 32,563 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 32,561 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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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YRV 499V is a 1980 Rover Mini in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YRV 499V, 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 YRV 499V registered?

YRV 499V is a 1980 Rover Mini, first registered on 12 February 1980.

Is YRV 499V safe to buy?

The MOT history for YRV 499V shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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