MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,477 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive minor (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe, o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
advise, condition of rear seat, back rest
hazard lights not working
steering column, lower bush worn, recommend attention
vehicle is in "Very Good" condition for its age
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
advanced play in steering column, recommend attention
hazard lights not working
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
advise condition of rear seat, back rest
alloy road wheels, and 165/70/10 tyres fitted all round
steering column, lower bush worn
vehicle is in very good condition for age
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side brake reading very low (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark recommend check (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
advise condition of rear seat, back rest
alloy road wheels, and 165/70/10 tyres fitted all round
steering column, lower bush worn
vehicle is in very good condition for age
alloy wheels and 165/70/10 tyres fitted all round
no rear seats fitted.
no spare wheel present
suspect odometer not working
vehicle in very good condition for age
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
alloy wheels and 165/70/10 tyres fitted all round
no rear seats fitted.
no spare wheel present
suspect odometer not working
vehicle in very good condition for age
parking brake performance 20%, MOT min 16% recommend check
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joints (7.1.2)
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim (4.2.A.1a)
advise type of road wheel nuts fitted to road wheels..
slight wear, steering rack
parking brake performance 20%, MOT min 16% recommend check
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joints (7.1.2)
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim (4.2.A.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering column pinch bolt loose (2.2.A.1b)
advise type of road wheel nuts fitted to road wheels..
slight wear, steering rack
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
recommend check steering track
suspect wheel nuts not correct match for road wheels,, recommend check
throttle slightly sticky
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
recommend check steering track
suspect wheel nuts not correct match for road wheels,, recommend check
throttle slightly sticky
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Offside Front Brake pedal actuating linkage excessively damaged and seriously weakened (3.3.A.1g)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
How Reliable is the Leyland Cars Mini 850?
Based on 2,356 MOT tests across 356 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PDL 78H is a 1970 Leyland Cars Mini 850 in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
Across all 1970 Leyland Cars Mini 850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 45,275 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 PDL 78H, 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 56 years old, this Leyland Cars Mini 850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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PDL 78H is a 1970 Leyland Cars Mini 850, first registered on 1 January 1970.
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