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WMV 437Y

1982 Leyland Cars Mini 1000

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,771 mi
Last recorded93,771 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 1982 Leyland Cars Mini 100052,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWMV 437Y
MakeLeyland Cars
ModelMini 1000
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 93,771 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 93,770 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 93,696 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 26 Aug 2015 93,695 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 93,607 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 93,607 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 93,575 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front discs are corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2013 93,575 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front discs are corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2012 93,575 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Jul 2012 93,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 93,420 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 53,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear subframe is corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 88,417 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 88,417 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear footbrake has a low effort

Slight play in both front upper ball joints

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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WMV 437Y is a 1982 Leyland Cars Mini 1000 in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1982 Leyland Cars Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 52,872 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 WMV 437Y, 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 44 years old, this Leyland Cars Mini 1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WMV 437Y is a 1982 Leyland Cars Mini 1000, first registered on 4 August 1982.

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