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RVF 463R

1977 Leyland Cars Mini 850

Pink Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2015
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,210 mi
Last recorded62,210 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 85047,159 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRVF 463R
MakeLeyland Cars
ModelMini 850
Year1977
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2014 62,210 miles

both front top shock mounts up side down

play in both rack ends

Fail 6 May 2014 62,161 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

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

both front top shock mounts up side down

play in both rack ends

Pass 26 Mar 2011 60,753 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 60,731 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

long travel hand brake

Pass 26 Mar 2010 60,595 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 60,595 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 54,999 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 54,975 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 May 2005 50,920 miles
Fail 17 May 2005 50,920 miles

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

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

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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RVF 463R is a 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 850 in Pink with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 RVF 463R, 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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What year was RVF 463R registered?

RVF 463R is a 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 850, first registered on 1 January 1977.

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