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OUL 282R

1976 Leyland Cars Mini 1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

41,227 mi
Last recorded41,227 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1976 Leyland Cars Mini 100048,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUL 282R
MakeLeyland Cars
ModelMini 1000
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 41,227 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 40,995 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 40,916 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 40,916 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2022 40,880 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 40,802 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 40,773 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 40,710 miles

All front ball joint covers insecure, but stop the ingress of dirt.

Pass 15 Jun 2018 40,522 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 40,304 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 40,194 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 40,138 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 39,725 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 39,725 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 39,504 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 39,358 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 39,146 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 38,800 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 38,446 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 38,165 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 38,165 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 37,969 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 37,518 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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OUL 282R is a 1976 Leyland Cars Mini 1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1976 Leyland Cars Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 48,458 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 OUL 282R, 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 50 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 OUL 282R registered?

OUL 282R is a 1976 Leyland Cars Mini 1000, first registered on 18 August 1976.

Is OUL 282R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OUL 282R shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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