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YNK 208K

1971 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,104 mi
Last recorded94,104 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 1971 Rover Mini52,680 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYNK 208K
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 94,104 miles

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed both (5.2.2b)

both inner and outter sills rusted

oil leak

play in steering rack

rust under car

Fail 15 Mar 2016 94,104 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Direction indicator not working both (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed both (5.2.2b)

both inner and outter sills rusted

oil leak

play in steering rack

rust under car

Pass 7 Apr 2015 52,931 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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YNK 208K is a 1971 Rover Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 52,680 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 YNK 208K, 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 55 years old, this Rover Mini is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YNK 208K registered?

YNK 208K is a 1971 Rover Mini, first registered on 20 September 1971.

Is YNK 208K safe to buy?

The MOT history for YNK 208K shows 3 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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