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TRW 791R

1977 Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

7,963 mi
Last recorded7,963 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT59,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRW 791R
MakeLeyland Cars
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 7,963 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 5,987 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 5,973 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 20 Mar 2016 5,289 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 4,603 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 4,603 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 45,470 miles

165/60r12

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 19 Jul 2013 45,469 miles

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

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

165/60r12

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 26 Jun 2013 4,518 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nsr tyre perished

Pass 26 Jan 2012 4,266 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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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TRW 791R is a 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 59,954 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 1275 GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TRW 791R, 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 49 years old, this Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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TRW 791R is a 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 10 June 1977.

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