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AYP 870H

1970 Leyland Cars Mini 850

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,393 mi
Last recorded53,393 miles
Recorded on17 May 2012
Typical for 1970 Leyland Cars Mini 85045,275 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAYP 870H
MakeLeyland Cars
ModelMini 850
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2012 53,393 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2011 12 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 70,076 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 70,075 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 70,041 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 70,041 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 66,167 miles

ADVISE INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT OF REAR BRAKES

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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AYP 870H is a 1970 Leyland Cars Mini 850 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1970 Leyland Cars Mini 850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 45,275 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 AYP 870H, 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 56 years old, this Leyland Cars Mini 850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AYP 870H?

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What year was AYP 870H registered?

AYP 870H is a 1970 Leyland Cars Mini 850, first registered on 10 February 1970.

Is AYP 870H safe to buy?

The MOT history for AYP 870H shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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