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WJB 161T

1978 Leyland Cars Mini 1000

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2023
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

23,906 mi
Last recorded23,906 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 1978 Leyland Cars Mini 100054,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJB 161T
MakeLeyland Cars
ModelMini 1000
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Fail 2 May 2024 23,906 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 23,683 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2021 23,279 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight corrosion inner sills

Pass 18 Jul 2020 22,855 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 22,644 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 21,717 miles

offside no plate lamp dim

Pass 11 Jul 2009 21,440 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 28,907 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front brake binding slightly

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2006 18,867 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2005 16,578 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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WJB 161T is a 1978 Leyland Cars Mini 1000 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1978 Leyland Cars Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 54,870 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 WJB 161T, 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 48 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 WJB 161T registered?

WJB 161T is a 1978 Leyland Cars Mini 1000, first registered on 5 August 1978.

Is WJB 161T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJB 161T shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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