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PPC 559R

1977 Leyland Cars Mini 1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,038 mi
Last recorded87,038 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 100050,126 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPC 559R
MakeLeyland Cars
ModelMini 1000
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 87,038 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Dec 2024 87,038 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jul 2022 81,141 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2016 81,043 miles

Slight play in inner steering arm joint (s)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 80,930 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 20 Oct 2009 80,858 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 20 Oct 2009 80,858 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 15 Oct 2008 79,933 miles

How Reliable is the Leyland Cars Mini 1000?

Based on 5,740 MOT tests across 872 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
454
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
872
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 413
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 318
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 304
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 271
brake recording little or no effort 263
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PPC 559R is a 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 50,126 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Leyland Cars Mini 1000 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 413 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PPC 559R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Leyland Cars Mini 1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 49 years old, this Leyland Cars Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PPC 559R registered?

PPC 559R is a 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 1000, first registered on 14 January 1977.

Is PPC 559R safe to buy?

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