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VJK 960T

1979 Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

133 mi
Last recorded133 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 1979 Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT57,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJK 960T
MakeLeyland Cars
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 133 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 107 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 99,972 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 70,929 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 May 2008 69,753 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 May 2007 68,236 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 68,234 miles

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

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

four spot lights operate with headlights no warning light fitted to be used not inconjunction with h/lights

Pass 7 Jul 2006 66,598 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing slight noise

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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VJK 960T is a 1979 Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1979 Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 57,157 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VJK 960T, 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 47 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 VJK 960T registered?

VJK 960T is a 1979 Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 5 January 1979.

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