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LKF 408R

1976 Leyland Cars Mini 850

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,971 mi
Last recorded70,971 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 1976 Leyland Cars Mini 85048,319 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLKF 408R
MakeLeyland Cars
ModelMini 850
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 70,971 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 70,970 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (seat mount) (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 65,829 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 65,828 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s (6.1.B.2)

Centre Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Steering locking device insecure track rod lock nut (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Steering locking device insecure track rod lock nut (2.2.C.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front hub nut split pin missing

c/o level 10.36%

Pass 6 Aug 2007 65,540 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Aug 2007 65,540 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 65,336 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 65,336 miles

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

extensive welding repairs to underbody of vehicle

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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LKF 408R is a 1976 Leyland Cars Mini 850 in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1976 Leyland Cars Mini 850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 48,319 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 LKF 408R, 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 50 years old, this Leyland Cars Mini 850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LKF 408R registered?

LKF 408R is a 1976 Leyland Cars Mini 850, first registered on 15 October 1976.

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