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SSL 812S

1977 Leyland Cars Mini 1000

Cream Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2025
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145 mi
Last recorded145 miles
Recorded on4 May 2024
Typical for 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 100050,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSSL 812S
MakeLeyland Cars
ModelMini 1000
Year1977
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2024 145 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 7 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 89,476 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 22 May 2007 88,758 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 87,494 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2006 87,494 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

How Reliable is the Leyland Cars Mini 1000?

Based on 5,740 MOT tests across 872 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
454
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
872
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 413
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 318
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 304
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 271
brake recording little or no effort 263
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SSL 812S is a 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 1000 in Cream with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 50,126 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 1000 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 413 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SSL 812S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Leyland Cars Mini 1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 49 years old, this Leyland Cars Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SSL 812S registered?

SSL 812S is a 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 1000, first registered on 6 September 1977.

Is SSL 812S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SSL 812S 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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