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TFO 558S

1978 Leyland Cars Mini Clubman 1100

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

19,001 mi
Last recorded19,001 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2011
Typical for 1978 Leyland Cars Mini Clubman 110058,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFO 558S
MakeLeyland Cars
ModelMini Clubman 1100
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2011 19,001 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 13,362 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 60,497 miles

n/s/f upper ball joint slight play

o/s/r brake pipe corroding

slight brake judder to n/s/f

slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint

Fail 20 Oct 2009 60,497 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

n/s/f upper ball joint slight play

o/s/r brake pipe corroding

slight brake judder to n/s/f

slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint

Fail 22 Oct 2008 60,345 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 60,345 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 60,230 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 60,229 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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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TFO 558S is a 1978 Leyland Cars Mini Clubman 1100 in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 TFO 558S, 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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What year was TFO 558S registered?

TFO 558S is a 1978 Leyland Cars Mini Clubman 1100, first registered on 8 March 1978.

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