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PYB 386L

1973 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

19,650 mi
Last recorded19,650 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1973 Rover Mini44,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYB 386L
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,293cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 19,650 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 19,640 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 19,640 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 19,594 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 19,482 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 19,447 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 19,240 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 19,238 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement Park brake quadrant (3.5.1k)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 19,231 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 18,993 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 18,993 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Headlamp switch faulty intermitant (1.7.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively not working (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 18,544 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 18,544 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 18,544 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear tyres tread depth close to legal limit. Play in both front wheel bearings. Play in offside radius arm.

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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PYB 386L is a 1973 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1973 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 44,576 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 PYB 386L, 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 53 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PYB 386L registered?

PYB 386L is a 1973 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 March 1973.

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