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1977 Leyland Cars Mini 1000
MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,942 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
SLIGHT PLAY O/S/F BOTTOM BALL JOINT
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
SLIGHT PLAY O/S/F BOTTOM BALL JOINT
offside front tyre cut not to ply or
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
lower engine steady bush worn also loose bolts
nearside front wing mirror glass missing
offside front tyre cut not to ply or
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
both head lamp aim borderline ( high )
wipers slightly slow
How Reliable is the Leyland Cars Mini 1000?
Based on 5,740 MOT tests across 872 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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TLJ 285R is a 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 1000 in Multi-colour with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 TLJ 285R, 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 TLJ 285R registered?
TLJ 285R is a 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 1000, first registered on 9 February 1977.
Is TLJ 285R safe to buy?
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