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WKV 470S

1977 Leyland Cars Mini 1000

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

87,760 mi
Last recorded87,760 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2009
Typical for 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 100050,126 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWKV 470S
MakeLeyland Cars
ModelMini 1000
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2009 87,760 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

off side rear suspention down. Plus very stiff

Pass 27 Nov 2007 86,981 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 86,181 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 80,075 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 80,075 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2005 71,890 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2005 71,859 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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WKV 470S is a 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 1000 in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 WKV 470S, 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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What year was WKV 470S registered?

WKV 470S is a 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 1000, first registered on 22 October 1977.

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