MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
20,760 miBelow or average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
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
Nearside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
advise slight play in nsr radius arm bearings
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of VJF 796S?
You can check the full history of VJF 796S by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was VJF 796S registered?
VJF 796S is a 1978 Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 8 February 1978.
Is VJF 796S safe to buy?
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.
Does VJF 796S have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VJF 796S. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.