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BDU 223T

1978 Leyland Cars Mini 1000

Brown Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

88,347 mi
Last recorded88,347 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2022
Typical for 1978 Leyland Cars Mini 100054,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDU 223T
MakeLeyland Cars
ModelMini 1000
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2022 88,347 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 87,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 25 Apr 2019 87,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

wiring in boot

Fail 25 Apr 2019 87,216 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

wiring in boot

Pass 23 Feb 2018 86,505 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 82,739 miles

Front brake balance 23%

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

electrical cable runs close to exhaust

electrical cable runs close to exhaust

Fail 27 Feb 2017 82,739 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front brake balance 23%

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

electrical cable runs close to exhaust

electrical cable runs close to exhaust

Pass 3 Mar 2016 77,646 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 71,084 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 60,873 miles

both front pearshaped subframe mountings perished

slight leak from offside driveshaft inner boot

Pass 5 Mar 2013 52,100 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 52,092 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Nov 2010 52,092 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 51,771 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 16 Nov 2009 51,771 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 26 Oct 2009 51,763 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

unable to access corrosion due to under seal applied

Fail 19 Oct 2009 51,757 miles

Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

unable to access corrosion due to under seal applied

How Reliable is the Leyland Cars Mini 1000?

Based on 5,740 MOT tests across 872 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
454
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
872
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 413
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 318
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 304
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 271
brake recording little or no effort 263
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BDU 223T is a 1978 Leyland Cars Mini 1000 in Brown with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1978 Leyland Cars Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 54,870 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 1000 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 413 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BDU 223T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Leyland Cars Mini 1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 48 years old, this Leyland Cars Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BDU 223T registered?

BDU 223T is a 1978 Leyland Cars Mini 1000, first registered on 1 August 1978.

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