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UNP 161R

1976 Leyland Cars Mini 1000

Brown Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

60,857 mi
Last recorded60,857 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 1976 Leyland Cars Mini 100048,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUNP 161R
MakeLeyland Cars
ModelMini 1000
Year1976
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 60,857 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Nov 2014 60,845 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Nov 2014 60,845 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 60,665 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 60,665 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 59,484 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 13 Aug 2012 59,484 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 57,950 miles

nearside outer cv boot rubber cracking

nearside outer sill slight corrosion

Fail 19 Jul 2011 57,950 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside outer cv boot rubber cracking

nearside outer sill slight corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2010 57,420 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 56,999 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 56,643 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s inner c/v boot insecure

Fail 6 Aug 2008 56,638 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s inner c/v boot insecure

Pass 15 Aug 2007 56,064 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 54,955 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 54,955 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 54,163 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 54,158 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Leyland Cars Mini 1000?

Based on 5,740 MOT tests across 872 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
454
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
872
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 413
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 318
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 304
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 271
brake recording little or no effort 263
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UNP 161R is a 1976 Leyland Cars Mini 1000 in Brown with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1976 Leyland Cars Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 48,458 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 1000 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 413 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UNP 161R, 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 50 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 UNP 161R registered?

UNP 161R is a 1976 Leyland Cars Mini 1000, first registered on 18 August 1976.

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