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OBC 799P

1976 Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

801,544 mi
Last recorded801,544 miles
Recorded on19 May 2012
Typical for 1976 Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT62,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBC 799P
MakeLeyland Cars
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1976
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2012 801,544 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 May 2012 801,544 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 May 2011 77,892 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2010 73,943 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

clutch hydraulics not mounted correctly

rust in o/s door step

slight play in both rack ends

Fail 4 May 2010 73,943 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

clutch hydraulics not mounted correctly

rust in o/s door step

slight play in both rack ends

Pass 27 Apr 2009 683,725 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play in rack arms

Pass 2 May 2008 61,694 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 61,694 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

How Reliable is the Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT?

Based on 1,380 MOT tests across 243 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
467
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
243
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 82
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 69
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 67
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 63
parking brake recording little or no effort 51
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OBC 799P is a 1976 Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1976 Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 62,614 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 1275 GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OBC 799P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 50 years old, this Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OBC 799P is a 1976 Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 1 May 1976.

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