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VTA 423S

1977 Leyland Cars Mini 850

Brown Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

34,057 mi
Last recorded34,057 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 85047,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTA 423S
MakeLeyland Cars
ModelMini 850
Year1977
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 34,057 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 32,179 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 29,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 29,175 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine stabilzer mountings from bulkhead to cylinder head are weak allowing engine movement.

Pass 30 Jun 2014 27,054 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 27,053 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

a/v clutch pedel rubber worn

Pass 8 Nov 2012 26,390 miles

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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VTA 423S is a 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 850 in Brown with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VTA 423S, 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.

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What year was VTA 423S registered?

VTA 423S is a 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 850, first registered on 1 September 1977.

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