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YTS 894T

1979 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

83,547 mi
Last recorded83,547 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 1979 Rover Mini53,775 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTS 894T
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 83,547 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 82,923 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 82,231 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 82,220 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 81,576 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 79,283 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 78,933 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 78,506 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 78,111 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 77,109 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 77,094 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 76,601 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 75,579 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 75,579 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2007 74,782 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 74,782 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 74,251 miles

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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YTS 894T is a 1979 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 YTS 894T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YTS 894T registered?

YTS 894T is a 1979 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 June 1979.

Is YTS 894T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YTS 894T shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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