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EMY 437J

1971 Leyland Cars Mini 850

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

20,396 mi
Last recorded20,396 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 1971 Leyland Cars Mini 85018,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMY 437J
MakeLeyland Cars
ModelMini 850
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 20,396 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 20,396 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn ball joint loose not fully screwed in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 18,820 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 18,030 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 16,975 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 16,942 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 16,039 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2014 16,038 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 15,567 miles

freeplay in nearside front hub area

nearside cv boot in poor condition

Fail 10 Aug 2013 15,562 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

both outer sidesills lightly corroded

exhaust corroding

o/s wiperblade deteriorating

Pass 7 Aug 2012 15,405 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 14,716 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 13,615 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 May 2009 12,144 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 9,638 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2006 7,680 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 7,678 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s steering rack gaiter twisted

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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EMY 437J is a 1971 Leyland Cars Mini 850 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1971 Leyland Cars Mini 850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 18,820 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 850 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 136 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EMY 437J, 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 55 years old, this Leyland Cars Mini 850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EMY 437J is a 1971 Leyland Cars Mini 850, first registered on 11 March 1971.

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