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VWP 401R

1976 Leyland Cars Mini 850

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,160 mi
Last recorded75,160 miles
Recorded on19 May 2009
Typical for 1976 Leyland Cars Mini 85048,319 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWP 401R
MakeLeyland Cars
ModelMini 850
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2009 75,160 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 75,160 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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VWP 401R is a 1976 Leyland Cars Mini 850 in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1976 Leyland Cars Mini 850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 48,319 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 850 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 136 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VWP 401R, 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 50 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 VWP 401R registered?

VWP 401R is a 1976 Leyland Cars Mini 850, first registered on 18 November 1976.

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