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LUW 107K

1972 Leyland Cars Mini 1000

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

39,968 mi
Last recorded39,968 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 1972 Leyland Cars Mini 100052,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLUW 107K
MakeLeyland Cars
ModelMini 1000
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 39,968 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2025 39,945 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 38,745 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 38,271 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 37,739 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 37,043 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 36,826 miles

Coolant leak

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 19 Jun 2013 36,823 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 13 Mar 2012 36,134 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 18 Mar 2011 34,706 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 87,859 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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LUW 107K is a 1972 Leyland Cars Mini 1000 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LUW 107K, 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 LUW 107K registered?

LUW 107K is a 1972 Leyland Cars Mini 1000, first registered on 6 June 1972.

Is LUW 107K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LUW 107K shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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