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LWP 755P

1976 Leyland Cars Mini 1000

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

43,015 mi
Last recorded43,015 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 1976 Leyland Cars Mini 100048,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLWP 755P
MakeLeyland Cars
ModelMini 1000
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 43,015 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 42,998 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 May 2017 42,731 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 42,721 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2016 42,307 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 42,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 41,945 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 41,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2014 41,359 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 41,351 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 29 May 2013 41,338 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Although has been like it a long while, the whole of the front panel / wings / A panels, welding is extremely poor quality and is rusting extensively

Bonnet primary latching not always effective

Doors retaining straps missing

Nearside front suspension is starting to seize

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear end of main front to rear metal brake pipe is poorly supported

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

The welding to the replacement panels in the floor and rear sections shows very little penetration

Pass 20 Apr 2010 41,326 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 41,326 miles

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

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 41,104 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 41,092 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 40,481 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 40,000 miles

A substantial amount of welding has been carried out to this vehicle.

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Jun 2006 40,000 miles

A substantial amount of welding has been carried out to this vehicle.

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 May 2006 40,000 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

anti slip device missing from clutch pedal

slight play o/s front bottom swivel

steering wheel bent

substantial amount of welding has been carried out to this vehicle

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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LWP 755P is a 1976 Leyland Cars Mini 1000 in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

Across all 1976 Leyland Cars Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 48,458 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 LWP 755P, 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 50 years old, this Leyland Cars Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LWP 755P is a 1976 Leyland Cars Mini 1000, first registered on 1 February 1976.

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