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WKJ 690S

1978 Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT

Maroon Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

86,369 mi
Last recorded86,369 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 1978 Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT58,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWKJ 690S
MakeLeyland Cars
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1978
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2015 86,369 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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

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

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

windscreen not present at time of test

How Reliable is the Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT?

Based on 1,380 MOT tests across 243 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
467
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
243
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 82
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 69
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 67
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 63
parking brake recording little or no effort 51
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WKJ 690S is a 1978 Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT in Maroon with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1978 Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 58,698 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 1275 GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WKJ 690S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 48 years old, this Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WKJ 690S registered?

WKJ 690S is a 1978 Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 9 January 1978.

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