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RTA 604R

1976 Leyland Cars Mini 850

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,274 mi
Last recorded59,274 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 1976 Leyland Cars Mini 85048,319 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTA 604R
MakeLeyland Cars
ModelMini 850
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 59,274 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 59,270 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 59,254 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 59,254 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

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

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

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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RTA 604R is a 1976 Leyland Cars Mini 850 in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1976 Leyland Cars Mini 850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 48,319 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 RTA 604R, 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 50 years old, this Leyland Cars Mini 850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RTA 604R registered?

RTA 604R is a 1976 Leyland Cars Mini 850, first registered on 7 October 1976.

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