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SBN 506S

1978 Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2023
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,627 mi
Last recorded49,627 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 1978 Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT58,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBN 506S
MakeLeyland Cars
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2022 49,627 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 49,451 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 49,449 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play loose in hub (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 49,235 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 49,149 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 49,041 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 48,724 miles

N/s/r wheel bearing slight play

O/s/r wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 4 Mar 2010 48,526 miles

How Reliable is the Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT?

Based on 1,380 MOT tests across 243 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
467
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
243
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 82
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 69
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 67
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 63
parking brake recording little or no effort 51
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SBN 506S is a 1978 Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1978 Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 58,698 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SBN 506S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 48 years old, this Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SBN 506S registered?

SBN 506S is a 1978 Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 31 March 1978.

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The MOT history for SBN 506S shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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