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GTU 246T

1978 Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,006 mi
Last recorded80,006 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 1978 Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT58,698 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGTU 246T
MakeLeyland Cars
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 80,006 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 79,972 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 8 Aug 2017 79,934 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

exhaust rusting and slight blow

roll cage fitted

rust to floors ,sills subframes

tyres cracking

Pass 11 Aug 2016 79,874 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 79,701 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 79,504 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 78,782 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 78,319 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2007 76,263 miles

n/s/r floor at the rear of subframe rusty.

How Reliable is the Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT?

Based on 1,380 MOT tests across 243 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
467
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
243
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 82
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 69
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 67
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 63
parking brake recording little or no effort 51
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GTU 246T is a 1978 Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1978 Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 58,698 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GTU 246T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 48 years old, this Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GTU 246T registered?

GTU 246T is a 1978 Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 15 August 1978.

Is GTU 246T safe to buy?

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