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D429 YCP

1987 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2023
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,595 mi
Last recorded27,595 miles
Recorded on16 May 2022
Typical for 1987 Rover Mini47,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD429 YCP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2022 27,595 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 27,593 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 27,593 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2009 25,896 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 23,182 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 23,182 miles

Centre Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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D429 YCP is a 1987 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 47,600 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 D429 YCP, 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 39 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D429 YCP registered?

D429 YCP is a 1987 Rover Mini, first registered on 16 April 1987.

Is D429 YCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for D429 YCP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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