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CUY 484S

1977 Leyland Cars Mini 1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

13,300 mi
Last recorded13,300 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 100050,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCUY 484S
MakeLeyland Cars
ModelMini 1000
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 13,300 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Jun 2025 13,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 12,637 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2024 12,637 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 11,990 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 10,712 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 95,096 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 8,456 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 7,652 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 6,669 miles

battery cable has a joint under floor

Fail 11 Oct 2013 6,667 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

battery cable has a joint under floor

Pass 16 Oct 2012 6,094 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 4,806 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 2,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Apr 2010 2,210 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 1,877 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 30 Sep 2008 1,877 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Sep 2007 1,381 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 1,371 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 12,649 miles

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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CUY 484S is a 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 50,126 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 CUY 484S, 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 49 years old, this Leyland Cars Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CUY 484S is a 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 1000, first registered on 22 September 1977.

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