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VRL 179S

1978 Leyland Cars Mini Clubman 1100

Brown Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,245 mi
Last recorded62,245 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 1978 Leyland Cars Mini Clubman 110058,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRL 179S
MakeLeyland Cars
ModelMini Clubman 1100
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 62,245 miles

vehicle has had welding work unable to see full quality of repair due to being covered under sill

Pass 20 Apr 2015 62,122 miles

repair has been made to under body of vehicle unable to acertain quality of repair as covered with sealer

Fail 18 Apr 2015 62,122 miles

Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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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VRL 179S is a 1978 Leyland Cars Mini Clubman 1100 in Brown with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 Leyland Cars Mini Clubman 1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 58,850 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 VRL 179S, 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 48 years old, this Leyland Cars Mini Clubman 1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VRL 179S?

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What year was VRL 179S registered?

VRL 179S is a 1978 Leyland Cars Mini Clubman 1100, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is VRL 179S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRL 179S shows 3 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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