MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,356 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
PLAY IN N/S/F TOP SWINGING ARM FRONT BUSH
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)
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)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
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