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TAF 457S

1978 Leyland Cars Mini Clubman 1100

Grey Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,952 mi
Last recorded68,952 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2012
Typical for 1978 Leyland Cars Mini Clubman 110058,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAF 457S
MakeLeyland Cars
ModelMini Clubman 1100
Year1978
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2012 68,952 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 8 Mar 2012 68,951 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 64,468 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 29 May 2008 64,269 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 29 May 2008 64,269 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 37,253 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 37,253 miles

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Mar 2007 63,788 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Leyland Cars Mini Clubman 1100?

Based on 3,701 MOT tests across 521 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
694
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
521
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 258
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 215
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 208
brake recording little or no effort 171
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 166
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TAF 457S is a 1978 Leyland Cars Mini Clubman 1100 in Grey with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 Leyland Cars Mini Clubman 1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 58,850 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 Clubman 1100 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 258 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TAF 457S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Leyland Cars Mini Clubman 1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 48 years old, this Leyland Cars Mini Clubman 1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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TAF 457S is a 1978 Leyland Cars Mini Clubman 1100, first registered on 24 January 1978.

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