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TUR 286R

1977 Leyland Cars Mini 850

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2015
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

69,102 mi
Last recorded69,102 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2015
Typical for 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 85047,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTUR 286R
MakeLeyland Cars
ModelMini 850
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2015 69,102 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 62,606 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 56,871 miles

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2013 56,870 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2013 56,769 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 51,610 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 51,610 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 46,567 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 46,567 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pipes covered in underseal

haz lights flashing too fast

How Reliable is the Leyland Cars Mini 850?

Based on 2,356 MOT tests across 356 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
465
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
356
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 136
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 117
brake recording little or no effort 110
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 107
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 103
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TUR 286R is a 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 850 in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 47,159 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 850 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 136 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TUR 286R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Leyland Cars Mini 850 typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 49 years old, this Leyland Cars Mini 850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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TUR 286R is a 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 850, first registered on 1 June 1977.

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