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KDM 854T

1979 Leyland Cars Mini 850

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

83,791 mi
Last recorded83,791 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 1979 Leyland Cars Mini 85071,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKDM 854T
MakeLeyland Cars
ModelMini 850
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 83,791 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 82,502 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2017 82,332 miles

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer sill corroded

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Feb 2017 82,332 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Offside Outer sill corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Feb 2016 80,473 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 80,461 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 80,094 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2014 80,074 miles

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2013 79,306 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2012 78,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2011 77,061 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2010 75,175 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 75,175 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Lower Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2009 73,382 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 73,382 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 72,650 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 72,650 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 71,871 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 71,070 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2006 71,070 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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KDM 854T is a 1979 Leyland Cars Mini 850 in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1979 Leyland Cars Mini 850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 71,871 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 KDM 854T, 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 47 years old, this Leyland Cars Mini 850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KDM 854T is a 1979 Leyland Cars Mini 850, first registered on 24 April 1979.

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