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SBX 199S

1978 Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,658 mi
Last recorded5,658 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 1978 Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT58,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBX 199S
MakeLeyland Cars
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 5,658 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2019 5,658 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Direction indicator not working tell tail (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 564 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 563 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 50,056 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 70,990 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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SBX 199S is a 1978 Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 1275 GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SBX 199S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SBX 199S?

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What year was SBX 199S registered?

SBX 199S is a 1978 Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 17 January 1978.

Is SBX 199S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SBX 199S shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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