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LYK 543P

1976 Leyland Cars Mini 850

Gold Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

34,644 mi
Last recorded34,644 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 1976 Leyland Cars Mini 85048,319 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYK 543P
MakeLeyland Cars
ModelMini 850
Year1976
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 34,644 miles

Excessive play / wear in nearside end of the steering rack

Offside Front seat belt stalk becoming weak

Fail 30 May 2018 34,644 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Excessive play / wear in nearside end of the steering rack

Offside Front seat belt stalk becoming weak

Pass 14 Jun 2017 32,380 miles

Play / wear to the nearside of the steering rack

Rear sub-frame appears very thin in places

Washers just adequate

Pass 27 Nov 2006 32,364 miles

n/s/rear, front to rear & n/s/front brake pipes corroded

play n/s end of stering rack

slight play in n/s/front suspension upper swivel joint

Fail 9 Nov 2006 32,287 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

steering rack leaking

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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LYK 543P is a 1976 Leyland Cars Mini 850 in Gold with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LYK 543P, 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 LYK 543P registered?

LYK 543P is a 1976 Leyland Cars Mini 850, first registered on 1 January 1976.

Is LYK 543P safe to buy?

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