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REB 761S

1978 Leyland Cars Mini 1000

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

50,854 mi
Last recorded50,854 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 1978 Leyland Cars Mini 100054,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationREB 761S
MakeLeyland Cars
ModelMini 1000
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 50,854 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 50,808 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 50,682 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 50,414 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 50,088 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 May 2015 50,083 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 28 Apr 2014 49,884 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 28 Apr 2014 49,884 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 26 Apr 2013 49,761 miles

slight wear in offsided lower balljoint

Fail 22 Apr 2013 49,751 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight wear in offsided lower balljoint

Fail 21 Sep 2010 49,610 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 49,610 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 49,497 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear exhaust silencer repair deteriorating

slight wear in both inner steering rack ends

Pass 28 May 2008 49,494 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 49,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

offside front under wheel arch holed

rear exhaust has temp repaur

rear subframe corroded at front mounting points

Pass 5 Dec 2006 49,203 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2005 49,014 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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REB 761S is a 1978 Leyland Cars Mini 1000 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1978 Leyland Cars Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 54,870 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 REB 761S, 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 48 years old, this Leyland Cars Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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REB 761S is a 1978 Leyland Cars Mini 1000, first registered on 1 January 1978.

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