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KYR 281K

1972 Leyland Cars Mini 1000

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

68,403 mi
Last recorded68,403 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 1972 Leyland Cars Mini 100052,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKYR 281K
MakeLeyland Cars
ModelMini 1000
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 68,403 miles

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre tyre tread ()

Rear Upper slight corrosion on shock absorber mountings

Fail 23 Sep 2017 68,403 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre tyre tread ()

Rear Upper slight corrosion on shock absorber mountings

Pass 17 Sep 2016 68,201 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 68,052 miles

Corrosion on n/s o/s front outer floor pans.

Corrosion on o/s front lower wing.

Front number plate broken.

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 68,052 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Corrosion on n/s o/s front outer floor pans.

Corrosion on o/s front lower wing.

Front number plate broken.

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 66,192 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front number plate broken

nearside rear brake holding on

offside rear tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 6 Mar 2013 66,178 miles

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

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

offside wing mirror glass deterioating

Pass 8 Dec 2010 63,700 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2010 63,700 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 60,111 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 60,110 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 60,091 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 60,091 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 60,081 miles

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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KYR 281K is a 1972 Leyland Cars Mini 1000 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 1000 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 413 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KYR 281K, 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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What year was KYR 281K registered?

KYR 281K is a 1972 Leyland Cars Mini 1000, first registered on 1 April 1972.

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