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XDN 278R

1977 Leyland Cars Mini 850

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

6,996 mi
Last recorded6,996 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 85047,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXDN 278R
MakeLeyland Cars
ModelMini 850
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 2 Jul 2026 6,996 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 6,411 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 5,729 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 4,903 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 4,273 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 3,815 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 3,789 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 3,156 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 1,881 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 901 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 2 miles

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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XDN 278R is a 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 850 in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 XDN 278R, 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 XDN 278R?

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What year was XDN 278R registered?

XDN 278R is a 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 850, first registered on 1 January 1977.

Is XDN 278R safe to buy?

The MOT history for XDN 278R shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XDN 278R have outstanding finance?

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