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VMA 988R

1977 Leyland Cars Mini Clubman 1100

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,518 mi
Last recorded44,518 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 1977 Leyland Cars Mini Clubman 110061,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVMA 988R
MakeLeyland Cars
ModelMini Clubman 1100
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 44,518 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 39,752 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

signs of fluid around carburettor no fault found .

slightly fast tick over , but mot acceptable .

some welded repairs heavily undersealed

Fail 16 Mar 2012 39,747 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

full emissions test not able to be carried out due to idle speed excessively high

signs of fluid around carburettor no fault found .

some welded repairs heavily undersealed

vehicle quite heavily undersealed

How Reliable is the Leyland Cars Mini Clubman 1100?

Based on 3,701 MOT tests across 521 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
694
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
521
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 258
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 215
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 208
brake recording little or no effort 171
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 166
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VMA 988R is a 1977 Leyland Cars Mini Clubman 1100 in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1977 Leyland Cars Mini Clubman 1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 61,414 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 Clubman 1100 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 258 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VMA 988R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Leyland Cars Mini Clubman 1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 49 years old, this Leyland Cars Mini Clubman 1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VMA 988R is a 1977 Leyland Cars Mini Clubman 1100, first registered on 8 March 1977.

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