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TYO 218S

1978 Leyland Cars Mini 850

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,359 mi
Last recorded76,359 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2011
Typical for 1978 Leyland Cars Mini 85046,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTYO 218S
MakeLeyland Cars
ModelMini 850
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2011 76,359 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

n/s rear tire slightly perrished

Pass 14 Sep 2007 76,258 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front steering rack slight play

Fail 7 Sep 2007 76,245 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front steering rack slight play

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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TYO 218S is a 1978 Leyland Cars Mini 850 in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 Leyland Cars Mini 850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 46,404 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 TYO 218S, 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 48 years old, this Leyland Cars Mini 850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TYO 218S registered?

TYO 218S is a 1978 Leyland Cars Mini 850, first registered on 27 February 1978.

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