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PDL 78H

1970 Leyland Cars Mini 850

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

69,477 mi
Last recorded69,477 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 1970 Leyland Cars Mini 85045,275 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPDL 78H
MakeLeyland Cars
ModelMini 850
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 69,477 miles

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))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 69,477 miles

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))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 68,269 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2023 68,266 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 65,730 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2022 65,730 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 42,509 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2021 42,509 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 42,509 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2015 42,509 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 42,509 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2014 42,509 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 42,509 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 42,500 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 42,500 miles

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)

Pass 16 May 2006 42,453 miles

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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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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