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RSS 490R

1977 Leyland Cars Mini 1000

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

2,614 mi
Last recorded2,614 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 100050,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRSS 490R
MakeLeyland Cars
ModelMini 1000
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 2,614 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 2,548 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 1,727 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 1,727 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018 211 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 205 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 99,848 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 99,848 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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RSS 490R is a 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 1000 in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 RSS 490R, 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 RSS 490R registered?

RSS 490R is a 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 1000, first registered on 12 April 1977.

Is RSS 490R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RSS 490R shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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