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FAA 864S

1977 Leyland Cars Mini 850

Red Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,400 mi
Last recorded55,400 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 85047,159 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAA 864S
MakeLeyland Cars
ModelMini 850
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2017 55,400 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 9.5% (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end/floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch / valance (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch / valance (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 55,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 55,400 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

nearside rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 24 Jul 2014 54,009 miles

General corrosion of suspension componants

Nearside front steering rack end slight play

Offside rear tyre perished and slightly out of shape

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

coolant leak

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 16 Jul 2014 55,400 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

General corrosion of suspension componants

Nearside front steering rack end slight play

Offside rear tyre perished and slightly out of shape

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

coolant leak

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 20 Jun 2013 55,282 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engin e struggled to start at one point, retried and started ok

indicator lamps flash at approx 90 times per minute

Pass 14 Jun 2012 55,206 miles

rear subframe surface corrosion

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

Pass 13 May 2011 55,206 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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FAA 864S is a 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 850 in Red with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FAA 864S, 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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FAA 864S is a 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 850, first registered on 22 November 1977.

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