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REF 187R

1977 Leyland Cars Mini 1000

Gold Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

42,154 mi
Last recorded42,154 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 100050,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationREF 187R
MakeLeyland Cars
ModelMini 1000
Year1977
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 42,154 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 41,762 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 41,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 41,731 miles

rear subframe slight rusting but not holed

Fail 25 Jun 2013 41,730 miles

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

rear subframe slight rusting but not holed

Pass 30 May 2012 41,658 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 41,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 41,515 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2011 41,515 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2010 40,885 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 40,776 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 40,776 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 40,373 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise front a rear subframe slightly corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2008 40,373 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise front a rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2007 39,140 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 39,140 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 37,704 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 37,704 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 36,755 miles

intermittant washer fault and nsf headlamp aim low

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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REF 187R is a 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 1000 in Gold with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 1000 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 413 recorded failures. If you're considering buying REF 187R, 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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REF 187R is a 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 1000, first registered on 8 February 1977.

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