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KLK 956K

1972 Leyland Cars Mini 1000

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

3,823 mi
Last recorded3,823 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 1972 Leyland Cars Mini 100052,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKLK 956K
MakeLeyland Cars
ModelMini 1000
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 3,823 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 3,737 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 3,646 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2017 3,353 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Central Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Apr 2016 3,091 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 2,951 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 2,691 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 2,437 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 2,123 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 1,745 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2011 1,745 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 1,350 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 764 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 549 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 28 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2007 28 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

How Reliable is the Leyland Cars Mini 1000?

Based on 5,740 MOT tests across 872 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
454
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
872
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 413
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 318
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 304
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 271
brake recording little or no effort 263
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KLK 956K is a 1972 Leyland Cars Mini 1000 in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1972 Leyland Cars Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 52,350 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Leyland Cars Mini 1000 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 413 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KLK 956K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Leyland Cars Mini 1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 54 years old, this Leyland Cars Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KLK 956K is a 1972 Leyland Cars Mini 1000, first registered on 17 April 1972.

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