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LFY 180R

1977 Leyland Cars Mini 1000

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

30,355 mi
Last recorded30,355 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2014
Typical for 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 100050,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFY 180R
MakeLeyland Cars
ModelMini 1000
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2014 30,355 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 30,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 30,130 miles

Front Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 11 Oct 2013 30,128 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Front Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 30,941 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 30,941 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 30,532 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 30,500 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 30,121 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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LFY 180R is a 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 1000 in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 50,126 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 LFY 180R, 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 49 years old, this Leyland Cars Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LFY 180R is a 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 1000, first registered on 6 January 1977.

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