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YUD 587V

1979 Rover Mini

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

56,476 mi
Last recorded56,476 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 1979 Rover Mini53,775 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYUD 587V
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 56,476 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 56,474 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 56,089 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 55,628 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 55,623 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 55,182 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 55,178 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 54,832 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 54,832 miles

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

Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 54,105 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 53,337 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 52,397 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 51,522 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 50,765 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 49,408 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front top ball ball joint play

nearside front wheel bearing rough

Pass 6 Jul 2009 49,408 miles

nearside front top ball ball joint play

nearside front wheel bearing rough

Pass 2 Jul 2008 48,411 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 46,968 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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YUD 587V is a 1979 Rover Mini in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YUD 587V, 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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YUD 587V is a 1979 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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