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AYM 491H

1970 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,576 mi
Last recorded81,576 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 1970 Rover Mini48,461 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAYM 491H
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 81,576 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 81,576 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 93,907 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 91,660 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 28,020 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 28,015 miles

Offside Outer Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 27,983 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 27,940 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 27,835 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 27,691 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 27,691 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2007 27,511 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 27,505 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 27,106 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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AYM 491H is a 1970 Rover Mini in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AYM 491H, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AYM 491H registered?

AYM 491H is a 1970 Rover Mini, first registered on 8 January 1970.

Is AYM 491H safe to buy?

The MOT history for AYM 491H shows 14 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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