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OCF 71R

1977 Leyland Cars Mini 850

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

59,647 mi
Last recorded59,647 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 85047,159 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOCF 71R
MakeLeyland Cars
ModelMini 850
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 59,647 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 59,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 57,585 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front number plate looks interchangable .

Pass 26 Sep 2013 57,585 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front number plate looks interchangable .

Pass 25 Oct 2012 57,433 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 7 Sep 2012 57,429 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 57,113 miles

condition of steering rack gaiter (secuirty).

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

condition of front steering rack (slight play from nearside steering arm).

condition of front wiper operation .

Fail 3 Sep 2011 57,109 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

condition of front steering rack (slight play from nearside steering arm).

condition of front wiper operation .

condition of steering rack gaiter (secuirty).

offside rear tyre (cracks in tread).

Pass 3 Aug 2010 56,842 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 56,840 miles

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

condition of nearside and offside door mirrors security .

condition of offside front brake .

condition of rear seat back .

Fail 6 Oct 2009 56,837 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

condition of nearside and offside door mirrors security .

condition of offside front brake .

condition of rear seat back .

idle to slow to do emission test wont idle .

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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OCF 71R is a 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 850 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 47,159 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 OCF 71R, 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 49 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 OCF 71R registered?

OCF 71R is a 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 850, first registered on 5 January 1977.

Is OCF 71R safe to buy?

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