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YYA 635H

1970 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,799 mi
Last recorded16,799 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 1970 Rover Mini48,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYA 635H
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1970
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 16,799 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 10,110 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 10,000 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 3,565 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 29,000 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 29,000 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 2,900 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 29,000 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 2,900 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 2,900 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 2,800 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 2,900 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 2,900 miles

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

Lower Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 2,800 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 2,800 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 2,800 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 28,000 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 28,000 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 2,800 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 2,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 2,611 miles

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

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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YYA 635H is a 1970 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1970 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 48,461 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 YYA 635H, 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 56 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YYA 635H registered?

YYA 635H is a 1970 Rover Mini, first registered on 11 February 1970.

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