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SFK 428R

1977 Leyland Cars Mini 850

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

2 mi
Last recorded2 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2018
Typical for 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 85047,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFK 428R
MakeLeyland Cars
ModelMini 850
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2018 2 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 91,342 miles

slight play in o/s/rear swinging arm.....front subframe rear mounts worn

Pass 10 Oct 2011 91,084 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise o/s/f and n/s/f floors corrodid advise general condition

Pass 7 Oct 2010 90,896 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2010 90,895 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2009 88,819 miles

Nearside Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

front numberplate cracked

Pass 10 Sep 2009 88,819 miles

Nearside Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front numberplate cracked

Pass 14 Aug 2008 80,237 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Aug 2008 80,237 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 75,088 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 71,972 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2006 71,971 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

main beam tell tail dont work

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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SFK 428R is a 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 850 in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SFK 428R, 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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SFK 428R is a 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 850, first registered on 9 February 1977.

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