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XWL 398R

1976 Leyland Cars Mini Clubman 1100

Red Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

32,226 mi
Last recorded32,226 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 1976 Leyland Cars Mini Clubman 110051,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXWL 398R
MakeLeyland Cars
ModelMini Clubman 1100
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2020 32,226 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 32,225 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill /sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill /sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise front to rear brake pipe corroded

advise fuel pipe corroded

advise horn works intermittent

advise indicator/horn switch faulty ?

advise o/s/f inner sill holed and corroded

advise o/s/f seat belt fluffy

Pass 6 Nov 2018 32,221 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 32,215 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 32,209 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 32,205 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 32,190 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 32,154 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 32,154 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 32,141 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 32,102 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 32,102 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 32,064 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front brake binding slightly.

Pass 6 Nov 2009 32,043 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside brake binding very slightly

Pass 10 Nov 2008 32,015 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 31,971 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 31,971 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s inner sill showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 6 Nov 2006 37,900 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 37,899 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 31,834 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Leyland Cars Mini Clubman 1100?

Based on 3,701 MOT tests across 521 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
694
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
521
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 258
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 215
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 208
brake recording little or no effort 171
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 166
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XWL 398R is a 1976 Leyland Cars Mini Clubman 1100 in Red with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1976 Leyland Cars Mini Clubman 1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 51,546 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 Clubman 1100 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 258 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XWL 398R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Leyland Cars Mini Clubman 1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 50 years old, this Leyland Cars Mini Clubman 1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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XWL 398R is a 1976 Leyland Cars Mini Clubman 1100, first registered on 5 November 1976.

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