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FRK 15J

1971 Leyland Cars Mini 1000

Beige Petrol 1618cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

49,636 mi
Last recorded49,636 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2012
Typical for 1971 Leyland Cars Mini 100052,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRK 15J
MakeLeyland Cars
ModelMini 1000
Year1971
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,618cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2012 49,636 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 48,901 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2010 48,839 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 48,839 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 47,937 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 54,611 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 54,611 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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FRK 15J is a 1971 Leyland Cars Mini 1000 in Beige with a 1,618cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1971 Leyland Cars Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 52,610 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 FRK 15J, 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 55 years old, this Leyland Cars Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FRK 15J registered?

FRK 15J is a 1971 Leyland Cars Mini 1000, first registered on 25 January 1971.

Is FRK 15J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FRK 15J shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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