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TJB 879S

1978 Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2018
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

10,966 mi
Last recorded10,966 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 1978 Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT58,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJB 879S
MakeLeyland Cars
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 8 Jul 2017 10,966 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 10,788 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 10,784 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 10,781 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

underside of vehicle very corroded.

How Reliable is the Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT?

Based on 1,380 MOT tests across 243 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
467
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
243
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 82
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 69
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 67
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 63
parking brake recording little or no effort 51
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TJB 879S is a 1978 Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1978 Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 58,698 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TJB 879S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 48 years old, this Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TJB 879S registered?

TJB 879S is a 1978 Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 1 February 1978.

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