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WGV 65S

1977 Leyland Cars Mini 1000

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

63,495 mi
Last recorded63,495 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2024
Typical for 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 100050,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGV 65S
MakeLeyland Cars
ModelMini 1000
Year1977
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2024 63,495 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2024 63,495 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2016 63,092 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 63,092 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bonnet missing (6.1.C.1)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper missing (6.1.C.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 62,706 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f shock absorber damp

o/s/f track rod end rubber boot split

Fail 17 Jun 2009 62,706 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f shock absorber damp

o/s/f track rod end rubber boot split

Fail 21 Dec 2007 62,678 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2006 62,657 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 62,657 miles

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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WGV 65S is a 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 1000 in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 50,126 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 1000 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 413 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WGV 65S, 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 49 years old, this Leyland Cars Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WGV 65S is a 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 1000, first registered on 17 September 1977.

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