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XNM 73S

1978 Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

24,042 mi
Last recorded24,042 miles
Recorded on14 May 2007
Typical for 1978 Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT58,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXNM 73S
MakeLeyland Cars
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2007 24,042 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front sill by A post corroded

Fail 9 May 2007 24,042 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front sill by A post holed and corroded †slight play in both front hub assembly

How Reliable is the Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT?

Based on 1,380 MOT tests across 243 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
467
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
243
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 82
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 69
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 67
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 63
parking brake recording little or no effort 51
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XNM 73S is a 1978 Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 58,698 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 1275 GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XNM 73S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 48 years old, this Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XNM 73S?

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What year was XNM 73S registered?

XNM 73S is a 1978 Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 3 February 1978.

Is XNM 73S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XNM 73S shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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