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WPO 185T

1978 Leyland Cars Mini 850

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1978 Leyland Cars Mini 85046,404 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPO 185T
MakeLeyland Cars
ModelMini 850
Year1978
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025
Pass 22 May 2019 42,307 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 41,169 miles

Front Lower subframe bushes deteriorated

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

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

corrosion in bulkhead area and in front crossmember

Fail 22 Feb 2017 41,169 miles

Front Lower subframe bushes deteriorated

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion in bulkhead area and in front crossmember

Pass 11 Feb 2016 40,909 miles

Front lower subframe bushes deteriorated

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 40,385 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2007 40,093 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Leyland Cars Mini 850?

Based on 2,356 MOT tests across 356 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
465
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
356
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 136
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 117
brake recording little or no effort 110
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 107
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 103
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WPO 185T is a 1978 Leyland Cars Mini 850 in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1978 Leyland Cars Mini 850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 46,404 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Leyland Cars Mini 850 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 136 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WPO 185T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Leyland Cars Mini 850 typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 48 years old, this Leyland Cars Mini 850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WPO 185T registered?

WPO 185T is a 1978 Leyland Cars Mini 850, first registered on 1 October 1978.

Is WPO 185T safe to buy?

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