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SHK 729R

1977 Leyland Cars Mini 850

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

39,999 mi
Last recorded39,999 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 85047,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSHK 729R
MakeLeyland Cars
ModelMini 850
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 39,999 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 39,999 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 39,999 miles

Nearside Front rear of inner wing corroded

Nearside Front tyre cracked on sidewall

n/s rear floor has slight corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2017 39,999 miles

centre exhaust mounting broken but exhaust still supported ok

n/s front tyre badly cracked

o/s front floor/sill corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2017 39,999 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

front brake application uneven o/s slow (3.7.B.2)

centre exhaust mounting broken but exhaust still supported ok

n/s front tyre badly cracked

o/s front floor/sill corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2016 39,999 miles

exhaust rubbers split

o/s/f of front panel and both rear floors corroded

secondary bonnet catch inop

Fail 15 Mar 2016 39,999 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust rubbers split

o/s/f of front panel and both rear floors corroded

secondary bonnet catch inop

Pass 19 Mar 2015 39,999 miles

o/s/f floor and n/s/f inner arch corroding

Fail 13 Mar 2015 39,999 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s/f floor and n/s/f inner arch corroding

Pass 18 Mar 2014 39,999 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 39,999 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2013 39,999 miles

all brake pipes corroding just passed

Fail 22 Feb 2013 39,999 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

all brake pipes corroding just passed

Pass 7 Mar 2012 39,999 miles

front and front to rear metal brake pipes corroding

front brake imbalance at 25% on legal limit

Fail 28 Feb 2012 39,999 miles

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

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

front and front to rear metal brake pipes corroding

front brake imbalance at 25% on legal limit

front of n/s outer sill heavily corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2011 39,999 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 39,999 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 39,999 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 39,999 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 39,999 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 39,999 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 39,999 miles

play in both front wheel bearings

play in steering rack

Fail 20 Feb 2008 39,999 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.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)

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

play in both front wheel bearings

play in steering rack

Pass 26 Jan 2007 40,012 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 39,999 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 39,999 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 39,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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SHK 729R is a 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 850 in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 SHK 729R, 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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SHK 729R is a 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 850, first registered on 1 February 1977.

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