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DBT 796S

1977 Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

27,013 mi
Last recorded27,013 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT59,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBT 796S
MakeLeyland Cars
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 27,013 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2025 26,468 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 25,923 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 25,422 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 25,070 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 23,977 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 23,644 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 23,642 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 23,483 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 23,481 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 21,023 miles

rear bearings slightly rough

Fail 8 Jun 2015 21,022 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Radius arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

rear bearings slightly rough

Pass 28 May 2014 19,958 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 19,888 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 17,783 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 17,783 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 17,435 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 16,547 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 16,186 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 15,802 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 15,802 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 14,761 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 14,758 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

some general wear in steering rack,

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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DBT 796S is a 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 59,954 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 DBT 796S, 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 49 years old, this Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DBT 796S is a 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 1 October 1977.

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