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LME 234K

1972 Leyland Cars Mini 1000

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,693 mi
Last recorded52,693 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 Leyland Cars Mini 100052,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLME 234K
MakeLeyland Cars
ModelMini 1000
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2017 52,693 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 52,693 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 51,786 miles

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

slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

Fail 8 Jul 2016 51,784 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

Pass 28 May 2015 50,288 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 50,227 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 46,500 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 43,379 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r wheel slightly binding

outer sill covers poor

Pass 16 May 2012 42,765 miles

Outer sill covers, welding poor.

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 16 May 2012 42,765 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Outer sill covers, welding poor.

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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LME 234K is a 1972 Leyland Cars Mini 1000 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LME 234K, 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 LME 234K registered?

LME 234K is a 1972 Leyland Cars Mini 1000, first registered on 5 June 1972.

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