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XAB 129R

1977 Leyland Cars Mini 850

Brown Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,314 mi
Last recorded20,314 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2010
Typical for 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 85047,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAB 129R
MakeLeyland Cars
ModelMini 850
Year1977
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2010 20,314 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 20,314 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 13,985 miles

Oil leak

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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XAB 129R is a 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 850 in Brown with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 47,159 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 850 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 136 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XAB 129R, 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 49 years old, this Leyland Cars Mini 850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XAB 129R?

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What year was XAB 129R registered?

XAB 129R is a 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 850, first registered on 7 March 1977.

Is XAB 129R safe to buy?

The MOT history for XAB 129R shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XAB 129R have outstanding finance?

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