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VMY 640S

1977 Leyland Cars Mini 850

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

57,922 mi
Last recorded57,922 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 85047,159 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVMY 640S
MakeLeyland Cars
ModelMini 850
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 57,922 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 57,600 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 57,048 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 56,450 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 56,295 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 55,630 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 54,924 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 54,464 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 53,977 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 53,977 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 52,526 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 51,617 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 50,003 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 492,630 miles

rear seats missing

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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VMY 640S is a 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 850 in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 47,159 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 VMY 640S, 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 49 years old, this Leyland Cars Mini 850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VMY 640S?

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What year was VMY 640S registered?

VMY 640S is a 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 850, first registered on 23 December 1977.

Is VMY 640S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VMY 640S shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VMY 640S have outstanding finance?

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