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LMH 987K

1972 Leyland Cars Mini 1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1972 Leyland Cars Mini 100052,350 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLMH 987K
MakeLeyland Cars
ModelMini 1000
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018

advise corrosion inner wingtop n/s

advise corrosion rear o/s inner valance

advise heavely undersealed in places

Fail 18 Sep 2018

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed can not be opened from outside (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted in contact with c v boot (1.1.12 (b) (i))

advise corrosion inner wingtop n/s

advise corrosion rear o/s inner valance

advise heavely undersealed in places

Pass 11 Aug 2014 59,999 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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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LMH 987K is a 1972 Leyland Cars Mini 1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LMH 987K, 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 LMH 987K registered?

LMH 987K is a 1972 Leyland Cars Mini 1000, first registered on 1 June 1972.

Is LMH 987K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LMH 987K shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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