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FVW 279Y

1982 Leyland Cars Mini 850

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

17,882 mi
Last recorded17,882 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 1982 Leyland Cars Mini 85040,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVW 279Y
MakeLeyland Cars
ModelMini 850
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 17,882 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 15,187 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 15,187 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt not clipped secure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel all 4 (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 24 Jan 2023 12,604 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Column switches loose

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 10,629 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 8,722 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 8,721 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2019 8,173 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 8,165 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 7,776 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

front o-s sill corroded & holed

Fail 12 Jun 2018 7,776 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

front o-s sill corroded & holed

Pass 15 Jun 2017 4,840 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Jun 2017 47,125 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Jun 2016 89,291 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 89,291 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 85,489 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 85,487 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 83,673 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 83,673 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 81,719 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 81,719 miles

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

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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FVW 279Y is a 1982 Leyland Cars Mini 850 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

Across all 1982 Leyland Cars Mini 850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 40,770 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 FVW 279Y, 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 44 years old, this Leyland Cars Mini 850 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FVW 279Y registered?

FVW 279Y is a 1982 Leyland Cars Mini 850, first registered on 22 September 1982.

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