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CYM 971V

1979 Rover Mini

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,393 mi
Last recorded88,393 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 1979 Rover Mini53,775 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCYM 971V
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 88,393 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 88,393 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 88,265 miles

Ns and os rear boot floors corroding

Os front inner rear arch corroding

Fail 24 Jul 2017 88,265 miles

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

Ns and os rear boot floors corroding

Os front inner rear arch corroding

Pass 17 Aug 2016 68,016 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Ns and os floor starting to corrode

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 87,290 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 86,284 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 83,543 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 54,277 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 51,609 miles

outer sills have corosion

Fail 6 May 2010 51,608 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside front tyre has a nail in outer shoulder of tread

outer sills have corosion

Pass 14 Jan 2009 6,288 miles

movement in lower steering coloumn

rear brakes out of balance

screw in nearside rear tyre tread

slight lift in offside cone type suspension

Fail 9 Jan 2009 6,288 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

movement in lower steering coloumn

rear brakes out of balance

screw in nearside rear tyre tread

slight lift in offside cone type suspension

Pass 11 Jan 2008 99,355 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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CYM 971V is a 1979 Rover Mini in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CYM 971V, 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.

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What year was CYM 971V registered?

CYM 971V is a 1979 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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The MOT history for CYM 971V 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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