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SWJ 678S

1977 Leyland Cars Mini 1000

Blue Petrol 1380cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2008
Tests5 (1 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate20%

Mileage

9,162 mi
Last recorded9,162 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2008
Typical for 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 100050,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWJ 678S
MakeLeyland Cars
ModelMini 1000
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,380cc

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MOT History

1 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2008 9,162 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2008 9,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 9,157 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 9,150 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 3 Apr 2007 9,137 miles

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

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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SWJ 678S is a 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 1000 in Blue with a 1,380cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 20%.

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 SWJ 678S, 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.

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What year was SWJ 678S registered?

SWJ 678S is a 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 1000, first registered on 1 August 1977.

Is SWJ 678S safe to buy?

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