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VBY 61S

1977 Leyland Cars Mini Clubman 1100

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,254 mi
Last recorded75,254 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2014
Typical for 1977 Leyland Cars Mini Clubman 110061,414 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBY 61S
MakeLeyland Cars
ModelMini Clubman 1100
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2014 75,254 miles

Front Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Dec 2012 75,254 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

PLAY IN OFFSIDE REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES

Pass 4 Oct 2012 37,993 miles

n/s/f lower ball joint slight play

slight play in steering rack

slight play o/s/f track rod end

Pass 18 Oct 2011 75,254 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 75,254 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 67,242 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 14 Feb 2010 67,238 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 31 May 2008 65,868 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 65,680 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 65,612 miles

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 passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Leyland Cars Mini Clubman 1100?

Based on 3,701 MOT tests across 521 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
694
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
521
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 258
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 215
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 208
brake recording little or no effort 171
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 166
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VBY 61S is a 1977 Leyland Cars Mini Clubman 1100 in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1977 Leyland Cars Mini Clubman 1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 61,414 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 Clubman 1100 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 258 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VBY 61S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Leyland Cars Mini Clubman 1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 49 years old, this Leyland Cars Mini Clubman 1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VBY 61S is a 1977 Leyland Cars Mini Clubman 1100, first registered on 1 September 1977.

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