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AYA 865S

1978 Rover Mini

Orange Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2016
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,252 mi
Last recorded79,252 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2015
Typical for 1978 Rover Mini54,379 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAYA 865S
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2015 79,252 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jan 2015 79,218 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling insecure (2.5.C.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2015 79,036 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Heavy oil leak from gearbox.

Pass 1 Feb 2014 69,593 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Jacking points removed.

Fail 25 Jan 2014 69,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Jacking points removed.

Pass 29 Jun 2010 74,913 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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AYA 865S is a 1978 Rover Mini in Orange with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 54,379 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 AYA 865S, 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 48 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 AYA 865S registered?

AYA 865S is a 1978 Rover Mini, first registered on 25 January 1978.

Is AYA 865S safe to buy?

The MOT history for AYA 865S shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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