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AEC 169S

1978 Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT

Brown Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,682 mi
Last recorded72,682 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 1978 Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT58,698 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEC 169S
MakeLeyland Cars
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2022 72,682 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 72,515 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 72,426 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 72,426 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 72,145 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 72,145 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 72,040 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 71,244 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 70,879 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 70,879 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

How Reliable is the Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT?

Based on 1,380 MOT tests across 243 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
467
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
243
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 82
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 69
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 67
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 63
parking brake recording little or no effort 51
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AEC 169S is a 1978 Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT in Brown with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1978 Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 58,698 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 Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AEC 169S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 48 years old, this Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AEC 169S registered?

AEC 169S is a 1978 Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 15 February 1978.

Is AEC 169S safe to buy?

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