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DJF 553Y

1982 Leyland Cars Mini 850

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

42,365 mi
Last recorded42,365 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 1982 Leyland Cars Mini 85040,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJF 553Y
MakeLeyland Cars
ModelMini 850
Year1982
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2022 42,365 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 41,474 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 41,629 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 41,153 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 40,387 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 38,879 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 38,879 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 37,437 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 37,434 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive not/checked/due/to/exhaust/blow (7.3.B.1a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake recording little or no effort all/rear/brakes (3.7.D.3a)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on not/returning (8.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 36,947 miles

slight corrosion under vehicle

Pass 11 Jun 2013 31,177 miles

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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DJF 553Y is a 1982 Leyland Cars Mini 850 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1982 Leyland Cars Mini 850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 40,770 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 DJF 553Y, 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 44 years old, this Leyland Cars Mini 850 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DJF 553Y registered?

DJF 553Y is a 1982 Leyland Cars Mini 850, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is DJF 553Y safe to buy?

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