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WVF 538S

1977 Leyland Cars Mini 1000

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

85,356 mi
Last recorded85,356 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 100050,126 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWVF 538S
MakeLeyland Cars
ModelMini 1000
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 85,356 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

When front end jacked the NS wheel hung noticeably lower than the OS wheel, no obvious fault found

Pass 22 Jun 2016 85,223 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 85,223 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2015 84,919 miles

PLAY IN N/S/F TOP SWINGING ARM FRONT BUSH

Pass 14 May 2014 84,804 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 84,804 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 May 2013 84,517 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 84,380 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 84,380 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 83,971 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 83,855 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 83,710 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 83,710 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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WVF 538S is a 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 1000 in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 WVF 538S, 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 WVF 538S registered?

WVF 538S is a 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 1000, first registered on 22 December 1977.

Is WVF 538S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WVF 538S shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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