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PCO 112S

1978 Leyland Cars Mini 850

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

10,625 mi
Last recorded10,625 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 1978 Leyland Cars Mini 85046,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPCO 112S
MakeLeyland Cars
ModelMini 850
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 10,625 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth outer edge, perrishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 10,059 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 10,053 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame mounting has an unsafe modification rubber mounting removed .subframe bolted straight to chassis one of two bolts missing (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Sub-frame mounting has an unsafe modification rubber mount removed bolted to chassis with one of two bolts missing (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged pipe to wheel cylinder amount of bends (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2016 9,901 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 9,901 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (loose) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 9,472 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 8,640 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 7,880 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Jun 2011 7,399 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 May 2010 6,801 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 6,578 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 5,273 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 5,016 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

body modification

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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PCO 112S is a 1978 Leyland Cars Mini 850 in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1978 Leyland Cars Mini 850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 46,404 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 PCO 112S, 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 48 years old, this Leyland Cars Mini 850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of PCO 112S?

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What year was PCO 112S registered?

PCO 112S is a 1978 Leyland Cars Mini 850, first registered on 22 May 1978.

Is PCO 112S safe to buy?

The MOT history for PCO 112S shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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