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RUT 1E

1977 Leyland Cars Mini 1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

47,010 mi
Last recorded47,010 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2017
Typical for 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 100050,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUT 1E
MakeLeyland Cars
ModelMini 1000
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2017 47,010 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 46,989 miles

Both front footwells showing signs of rust

Slight play in near side of steering rack

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 46,989 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Both front footwells showing signs of rust

Slight play in near side of steering rack

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 46,964 miles

front suspension rubber stops perished

slight play in steering rack

Fail 29 Apr 2015 46,964 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front suspension rubber stops perished

slight play in steering rack

Pass 18 Mar 2014 46,872 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 46,794 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 46,752 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 46,704 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 46,672 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2008 46,436 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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RUT 1E is a 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RUT 1E, 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 RUT 1E registered?

RUT 1E is a 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 1000, first registered on 31 December 1977.

Is RUT 1E safe to buy?

The MOT history for RUT 1E shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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