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AYX 53T

1979 Rover Mini

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,563 mi
Last recorded127,563 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1979 Rover Mini53,775 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAYX 53T
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 127,563 miles

Offside Front Inner Slight leak of grease getting out

Pass 5 Mar 2025 126,443 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 126,443 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 123,810 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 121,671 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 75,385 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 74,684 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 74,580 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 74,578 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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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AYX 53T is a 1979 Rover Mini in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AYX 53T, 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

How do I check the history of AYX 53T?

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What year was AYX 53T registered?

AYX 53T is a 1979 Rover Mini, first registered on 26 April 1979.

Is AYX 53T safe to buy?

The MOT history for AYX 53T shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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