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VJF 796S

1978 Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,760 mi
Last recorded20,760 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 1978 Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT58,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJF 796S
MakeLeyland Cars
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 20,760 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 19,659 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 19,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

co and hc high

Pass 16 Mar 2015 170,971 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 15,467 miles

advise slight play in nsr radius arm bearings

Fail 6 Mar 2014 15,467 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

advise batter clamp broke during test new fitted

advise front track toe in

advise slight play in nsr radius arm bearings

How Reliable is the Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT?

Based on 1,380 MOT tests across 243 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
467
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
243
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 82
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 69
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 67
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 63
parking brake recording little or no effort 51
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VJF 796S is a 1978 Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 58,698 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 1275 GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VJF 796S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 48 years old, this Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VJF 796S registered?

VJF 796S is a 1978 Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 8 February 1978.

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The MOT history for VJF 796S shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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