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OUW 841R

1977 Leyland Cars Mini 850

Brown Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

73,373 mi
Last recorded73,373 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 85047,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUW 841R
MakeLeyland Cars
ModelMini 850
Year1977
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 73,373 miles

Battery cable mas contacted exhaust pipe at some time by down pipe

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play Both sides slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint spring washer under lock nut broken ADVISE REPLACEMENT WASHER

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing movement in outer Bush/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Rear brakes possibly req adjustment

Fail 26 Jan 2018 73,372 miles

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven very slow and low (3.7.B.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working both lamps out (1.3.2b)

Battery cable mas contacted exhaust pipe at some time by down pipe

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play Both sides slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint spring washer under lock nut broken ADVISE REPLACEMENT WASHER

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing movement in outer Bush/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Pass 12 Oct 2016 73,372 miles

light perishing to all 4 tyres

Pass 23 Oct 2015 73,371 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 73,370 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 72,298 miles

All brake & fuel pipes & underbody heavily covered in underseal

Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play to steering rack ends

Fail 14 Oct 2014 72,290 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

All brake & fuel pipes & underbody heavily covered in underseal

Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play to steering rack ends

Fail 4 Oct 2013 69,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 69,563 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 66,601 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front wheel bearings have slight play and offside rear

Fail 12 Sep 2012 66,528 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 29 Sep 2011 64,719 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 64,711 miles

All brake & fuel pipes heavily covered in underseal

Condition of exterior bodywork

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Underseal throughout underbody & both front & rear under wheel arches

Wear to both rear tyres

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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OUW 841R is a 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 850 in Brown with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OUW 841R, 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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OUW 841R is a 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 850, first registered on 1 June 1977.

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