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VYK 939S

1978 Leyland Cars Mini Clubman 1100

Brown Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,736 mi
Last recorded29,736 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 1978 Leyland Cars Mini Clubman 110058,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYK 939S
MakeLeyland Cars
ModelMini Clubman 1100
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 29,736 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 29,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 29,433 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 29,416 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Incorrectly wired with sidelights (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Incorrectly wired with sidelights (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour Incorrectly wired with indicator (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour Incorrectly wired with indicator (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 29,149 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 28,660 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 28,660 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 28,196 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 28,196 miles

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

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 27,893 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 27,516 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 27,230 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 26,740 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 26,565 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 26,565 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 26,496 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 26,302 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 25,856 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 25,130 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 25,130 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 24,535 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 24,535 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 24,318 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 24,318 miles

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

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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VYK 939S is a 1978 Leyland Cars Mini Clubman 1100 in Brown with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 VYK 939S, 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.

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VYK 939S is a 1978 Leyland Cars Mini Clubman 1100, first registered on 10 March 1978.

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