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JYU 421K

1972 Leyland Cars Mini 850

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,999 mi
Last recorded99,999 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 1972 Leyland Cars Mini 85070,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYU 421K
MakeLeyland Cars
ModelMini 850
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2018 99,999 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced Boot floor area as marked. (2.4.G.1)

Engine oil leaks.

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

O/S and N/S rear floor/ sub frame mounting areas corroded.

O/S/R Body valance area corroded.

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play/wear in N/S/R Radius arm bush/bearing area.

Rear sub frame corroded.

Pass 8 May 2017 99,999 miles

exhaust down pipe resting on inner cv joint

Fail 24 Apr 2017 99,999 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

exhaust down pipe resting on inner cv joint

Pass 16 Apr 2016 99,856 miles

Both front flexible brake hoses perished.

Exhaust blow at rear silencer area.

Exhaust mounting rubbers de-bonded (rear section).

O/S Park brake low effort.

O/S/F Brake binding.

O/S/R Body/valance area corroded (supporting panel).

Park brake imbalanced.

Rear floors corroded.

Rear sub-frame corroded.

Wear in both front upper ball joints.

Pass 22 Apr 2015 99,452 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 98,932 miles

rear sub frame corroded not considered excessive

Pass 7 May 2013 98,703 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 97,703 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 94,749 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 94,748 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 91,295 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 87,623 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 87,623 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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JYU 421K is a 1972 Leyland Cars Mini 850 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1972 Leyland Cars Mini 850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 70,373 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 JYU 421K, 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 54 years old, this Leyland Cars Mini 850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JYU 421K is a 1972 Leyland Cars Mini 850, first registered on 23 March 1972.

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