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AVH 163K

1972 Leyland Cars Mini 850

Blue Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

73,788 mi
Last recorded73,788 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1972 Leyland Cars Mini 85070,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVH 163K
MakeLeyland Cars
ModelMini 850
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 73,788 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 72,826 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 71,947 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 70,999 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 69,539 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 68,942 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 68,039 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 67,793 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 67,086 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 66,421 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 66,353 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 22 May 2013 65,732 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 65,724 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 65,464 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 65,117 miles

How Reliable is the Leyland Cars Mini 850?

Based on 2,356 MOT tests across 356 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
465
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
356
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 136
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 117
brake recording little or no effort 110
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 107
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 103
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AVH 163K is a 1972 Leyland Cars Mini 850 in Blue with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1972 Leyland Cars Mini 850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 70,373 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Leyland Cars Mini 850 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 136 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AVH 163K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Leyland Cars Mini 850 typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 54 years old, this Leyland Cars Mini 850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AVH 163K registered?

AVH 163K is a 1972 Leyland Cars Mini 850, first registered on 1 January 1972.

Is AVH 163K safe to buy?

The MOT history for AVH 163K shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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