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VFK 647S

1977 Leyland Cars Mini 1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

69,649 mi
Last recorded69,649 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2009
Typical for 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 100050,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFK 647S
MakeLeyland Cars
ModelMini 1000
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2009 69,649 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2009 69,648 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 52,883 miles

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

Oil leak

corrosion present on front to rear brake pipe

front number plate cracked

Fail 3 Oct 2008 52,883 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion present on front to rear brake pipe

front number plate cracked

Pass 28 Sep 2007 46,192 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 46,192 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 10 May 2006 46,150 miles

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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VFK 647S is a 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 50,126 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 VFK 647S, 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 49 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 VFK 647S registered?

VFK 647S is a 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 1000, first registered on 4 August 1977.

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