MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,813 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill ( in rear pocket compartment ) close to rear subframe mount and seat belt mount (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front edge of floorpan (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill (in rear pocket compartment ) close to rear subframe mount and seatbelt mount (6.1.B.2)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
Lower Most all of underside of vehicle liberaly coated in underseal so unable to properly assess for corrosion.
Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed hinges dropped slightly (6.2.B.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT?
Based on 1,380 MOT tests across 243 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DOY 861T is a 1979 Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
Across all 1979 Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 57,157 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 1275 GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DOY 861T, 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 47 years old, this Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was DOY 861T registered?
DOY 861T is a 1979 Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 5 January 1979.
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