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RDO 171R

1977 Leyland Cars Mini 1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,422 mi
Last recorded55,422 miles
Recorded on28 May 2015
Typical for 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 100050,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDO 171R
MakeLeyland Cars
ModelMini 1000
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2015 55,422 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 54,196 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014

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

Nearside Front Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 53,926 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 53,926 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 52,858 miles

exhaust blows

gaiter deterioated n/s front

slight play in ball jionts

Pass 9 Sep 2009 52,547 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 52,547 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 51,450 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight corrosion to some panels

slight corrosion various parts of underbody and components

Pass 17 Aug 2007 50,461 miles

slight corrosion various parts of bodywork

Pass 24 Aug 2006 49,276 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 48,074 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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RDO 171R is a 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 RDO 171R, 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 RDO 171R registered?

RDO 171R is a 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 1000, first registered on 17 June 1977.

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