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FGN 693X

1982 Leyland Cars Mini 1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,893 mi
Last recorded74,893 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 1982 Leyland Cars Mini 100052,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGN 693X
MakeLeyland Cars
ModelMini 1000
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 74,893 miles

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front head light rim missing

Offside sill damaged

Fail 30 Aug 2019 74,893 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front head light rim missing

Offside sill damaged

Pass 19 Jul 2018 74,830 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front door rusty

Nearside Rear indicator lens broke

Offside Front door rusty

boot lid rusty

Fail 17 Jul 2018 74,830 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected hub (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front door rusty

Nearside Rear indicator lens broke

Offside Front door rusty

boot lid rusty

Pass 19 Mar 2013 74,573 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2013 74,536 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 71,854 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 71,704 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 70,657 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 May 2010 69,599 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 69,549 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 1 May 2009 67,925 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 66,176 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2007 64,228 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 64,222 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 62,269 miles

offside front floor rust

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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FGN 693X is a 1982 Leyland Cars Mini 1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1982 Leyland Cars Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 52,872 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 FGN 693X, 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 44 years old, this Leyland Cars Mini 1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FGN 693X registered?

FGN 693X is a 1982 Leyland Cars Mini 1000, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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