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PJC 781S

1978 Leyland Cars Mini 850

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

11,800 mi
Last recorded11,800 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2009
Typical for 1978 Leyland Cars Mini 85046,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJC 781S
MakeLeyland Cars
ModelMini 850
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2009 11,800 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 11,794 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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PJC 781S is a 1978 Leyland Cars Mini 850 in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 PJC 781S, 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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What year was PJC 781S registered?

PJC 781S is a 1978 Leyland Cars Mini 850, first registered on 22 May 1978.

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