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GFW 948K

1977 Leyland Cars Mini 850

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,492 mi
Last recorded93,492 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2006
Typical for 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 85047,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFW 948K
MakeLeyland Cars
ModelMini 850
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2006 93,492 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 93,482 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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GFW 948K is a 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 850 in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 GFW 948K, 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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What year was GFW 948K registered?

GFW 948K is a 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 850, first registered on 1 August 1977.

Is GFW 948K safe to buy?

The MOT history for GFW 948K shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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