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DCW 473S

1977 Leyland Cars Mini 850

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2009
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,080 mi
Last recorded76,080 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2008
Typical for 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 85047,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCW 473S
MakeLeyland Cars
ModelMini 850
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 25 Jul 2008 76,080 miles

nearside and offside floors corroded

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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DCW 473S is a 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 850 in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 47,159 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 DCW 473S, 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 49 years old, this Leyland Cars Mini 850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DCW 473S registered?

DCW 473S is a 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 850, first registered on 1 September 1977.

Is DCW 473S safe to buy?

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