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ExpiredMileage
42,354 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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because the front subframe is rubber mounted there is a small amount of flexibility on the frame when the steering wheel is rocked to check steering for play
both front seats have been bolted to the floor not allowing entry for rear seat passengers.
oversized wheels and tyres have been fitted not allowing the same amount of clearance as oe equipment
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
because the front subframe is rubber mounted there is a small amount of flexibility on the frame when the steering wheel is rocked to check steering for play
both front seats have been bolted to the floor not allowing entry for rear seat passengers.
oversized wheels and tyres have been fitted not allowing the same amount of clearance as oe equipment
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
fuel hose from tank tjrough boot floor to metal fuel pipe heavily perished although not leaking at present
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Rover Mini?
Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.
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C289 RYJ is a 1986 Rover Mini in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1986 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 52,889 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 C289 RYJ, 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 40 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was C289 RYJ registered?
C289 RYJ is a 1986 Rover Mini, first registered on 9 May 1986.
Is C289 RYJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for C289 RYJ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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