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PCT 520R

1977 Leyland Cars Mini 850

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,008 mi
Last recorded73,008 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2025
Typical for 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 85047,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPCT 520R
MakeLeyland Cars
ModelMini 850
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 18 Apr 2025 73,008 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 72,036 miles

Nearside Front Inner CV gaiter deteriorated

Pass 29 Jul 2013 71,906 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 71,550 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 20,268 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2009 69,600 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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PCT 520R is a 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 850 in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 PCT 520R, 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 PCT 520R registered?

PCT 520R is a 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 850, first registered on 14 January 1977.

Is PCT 520R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PCT 520R shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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