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VGS 883S

1977 Leyland Cars Mini 1000

Yellow Petrol 1380cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

11,246 mi
Last recorded11,246 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2022
Typical for 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 100050,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGS 883S
MakeLeyland Cars
ModelMini 1000
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,380cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2022 11,246 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 12,246 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2020 12,200 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 10,566 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 May 2018 10,565 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 10,420 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 10,420 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2008 8,308 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 8,308 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 4 May 2007 6 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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VGS 883S is a 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 1000 in Yellow with a 1,380cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VGS 883S, 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 VGS 883S registered?

VGS 883S is a 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 1000, first registered on 21 October 1977.

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