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NJE 735R

1977 Leyland Cars Mini 1000

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

15,375 mi
Last recorded15,375 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 100050,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJE 735R
MakeLeyland Cars
ModelMini 1000
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2022 15,375 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 15,012 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 14,083 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 13,355 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 13,037 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2016 13,026 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2010 12,910 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 12,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 11,915 miles

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

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

rear fog lamp inoperative

Fail 9 Mar 2009 11,915 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

rear fog lamp inoperative

Pass 13 Mar 2008 10,459 miles

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

Nearside 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)

rear fog lamp inoperative

Fail 6 Mar 2008 10,459 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside 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)

rear fog lamp inoperative

Pass 15 Mar 2007 9,757 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 9,757 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

fuel tank fixings weak

offside screenwasher poor

play in nearside front hub assembly

rear fog lamp inoperative (not required for vehicle of this age)

some play in front suspension swivel assemblies

Pass 17 Mar 2006 8,564 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 8,564 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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NJE 735R is a 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 1000 in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 50,126 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 NJE 735R, 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 49 years old, this Leyland Cars Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NJE 735R is a 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 1000, first registered on 1 January 1977.

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