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PVG 489R

1976 Leyland Cars Mini 850

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

39,921 mi
Last recorded39,921 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 1976 Leyland Cars Mini 85048,319 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPVG 489R
MakeLeyland Cars
ModelMini 850
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 39,921 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 39,919 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 39,819 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 39,782 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 39,782 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 39,765 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 39,764 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 39,757 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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PVG 489R is a 1976 Leyland Cars Mini 850 in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1976 Leyland Cars Mini 850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 48,319 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 PVG 489R, 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 50 years old, this Leyland Cars Mini 850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PVG 489R?

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What year was PVG 489R registered?

PVG 489R is a 1976 Leyland Cars Mini 850, first registered on 10 December 1976.

Is PVG 489R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PVG 489R shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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