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VIL 9790

1976 Leyland Cars Mini 850

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,237 mi
Last recorded41,237 miles
Recorded on13 May 2015
Typical for 1976 Leyland Cars Mini 85048,319 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIL 9790
MakeLeyland Cars
ModelMini 850
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2015 41,237 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 41,198 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 25 May 2013 40,674 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 39,830 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 39,830 miles

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Leyland Cars Mini 850?

Based on 2,356 MOT tests across 356 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
465
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
356
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 136
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 117
brake recording little or no effort 110
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 107
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 103
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VIL 9790 is a 1976 Leyland Cars Mini 850 in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1976 Leyland Cars Mini 850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 48,319 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Leyland Cars Mini 850 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 136 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VIL 9790, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Leyland Cars Mini 850 typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 50 years old, this Leyland Cars Mini 850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VIL 9790 registered?

VIL 9790 is a 1976 Leyland Cars Mini 850, first registered on 6 September 1976.

Is VIL 9790 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VIL 9790 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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