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VRO 306W

1981 Leyland Cars Mini 1000

Beige Petrol 1380cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,384 mi
Last recorded35,384 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRO 306W
MakeLeyland Cars
ModelMini 1000
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,380cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 35,384 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 34,849 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 34,661 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 34,243 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 33,880 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 33,320 miles

Fuel pipe is cable tied to the sub frame P clips would be prefered.

Fail 7 Jul 2010 33,317 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe is cable tied to the sub frame P clips would be prefered.

Fail 20 Jun 2009 33,063 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 32,216 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 32,216 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 31,098 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 31,079 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

How Reliable is the Leyland Cars Mini 1000?

Based on 5,740 MOT tests across 872 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
454
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
872
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 413
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 318
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 304
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 271
brake recording little or no effort 263
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VRO 306W is a 1981 Leyland Cars Mini 1000 in Beige with a 1,380cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Leyland Cars Mini 1000 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 413 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VRO 306W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Leyland Cars Mini 1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 45 years old, this Leyland Cars Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VRO 306W registered?

VRO 306W is a 1981 Leyland Cars Mini 1000, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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