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ODY 261R

1977 Leyland Cars Mini 1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

17,484 mi
Last recorded17,484 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 100050,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationODY 261R
MakeLeyland Cars
ModelMini 1000
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 17,484 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 12,083 miles

front subfram bushes slight play

small exhaust fitted not cleering rear bumper

Fail 11 Aug 2011 12,083 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

front subfram bushes slight play

small exhaust fitted not cleering rear bumper

Pass 20 Aug 2010 7,633 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 7,633 miles

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

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

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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ODY 261R is a 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ODY 261R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ODY 261R registered?

ODY 261R is a 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 1000, first registered on 1 March 1977.

Is ODY 261R safe to buy?

The MOT history for ODY 261R shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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