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UDP 216S

1978 Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT

Yellow Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

879 mi
Last recorded879 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2005
Typical for 1978 Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT58,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUDP 216S
MakeLeyland Cars
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2005 879 miles

Front Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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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UDP 216S is a 1978 Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT in Yellow with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 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 UDP 216S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UDP 216S registered?

UDP 216S is a 1978 Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 6 March 1978.

Is UDP 216S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UDP 216S shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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