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RKG 795R

1977 Leyland Cars Mini 850

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

3,053 mi
Last recorded3,053 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2008
Typical for 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 85047,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKG 795R
MakeLeyland Cars
ModelMini 850
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2008 3,053 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

both front brake discs slightly worn.

front number plate damaged.

play noted in o/s/f and n/s/f lower ball joints

Pass 19 Jun 2007 2,595 miles

o/s/f bottom ball joint worn.

Fail 19 Jun 2007 2,595 miles

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

o/s/f bottom ball joint worn.

Fail 3 Aug 2006 2,545 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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)

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

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

Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Oil leak

boot floor corroded.

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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RKG 795R is a 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 850 in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 47,159 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 RKG 795R, 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 49 years old, this Leyland Cars Mini 850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RKG 795R is a 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 850, first registered on 1 July 1977.

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