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EAN 244J

1970 Leyland Cars Mini 1000

Purple Petrol 1380cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1970 Leyland Cars Mini 100055,312 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAN 244J
MakeLeyland Cars
ModelMini 1000
Year1970
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,380cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2017
Fail 12 May 2017

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Down Pipe (7.1.2)

Front Lower engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail Stabiliser (6.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wing around shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 May 2016 15,974 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear floor (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 May 2016 15,974 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases first joint (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear floor (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 79,449 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 79,449 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 79,668 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Aug 2013 79,668 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 May 2013 79,668 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog light inop

Pass 10 Mar 2012 76,732 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 76,732 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 74,072 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 73,504 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 72,245 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 70,150 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 70,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 70,183 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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EAN 244J is a 1970 Leyland Cars Mini 1000 in Purple with a 1,380cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1970 Leyland Cars Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 55,312 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 1000 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 413 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EAN 244J, 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 56 years old, this Leyland Cars Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EAN 244J is a 1970 Leyland Cars Mini 1000, first registered on 21 October 1970.

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