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YDX 729S

1978 Leyland Cars Mini Clubman 1100

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,743 mi
Last recorded66,743 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 1978 Leyland Cars Mini Clubman 110058,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDX 729S
MakeLeyland Cars
ModelMini Clubman 1100
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 66,743 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 66,407 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 65,551 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 65,053 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine oil leak

Fail 9 Jan 2016 65,043 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2015 61,246 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 61,241 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn.

Near side front top arm, bump stop rubber missing.

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Off side center floor area corroded.

Off side front wiper blade soon needed.

Off side rear tyre tread showing deep cracks.

Rear fog lamp ?

Fail 30 Jan 2014 61,239 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

both outer sills and floors have surface corrosion

engine oil leak

rear lower valance corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2013 59,859 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

nearside front panel, spoiler, floor and sills in several places starting to rust

Fail 8 Jan 2013 59,839 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

nearside front panel, spoiler, floor and sills in several places starting to rust

Pass 3 Jan 2012 49,911 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 49,892 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2) DANGEROUS

vehicle has numerous rust spots

Pass 5 Aug 2010 48,292 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

wear in lower steering column bush

Pass 13 Jul 2009 45,749 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 Jul 2009 45,749 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 43,257 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 39,653 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 38,374 miles

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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YDX 729S is a 1978 Leyland Cars Mini Clubman 1100 in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 Leyland Cars Mini Clubman 1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 58,850 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 YDX 729S, 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 48 years old, this Leyland Cars Mini Clubman 1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YDX 729S is a 1978 Leyland Cars Mini Clubman 1100, first registered on 14 April 1978.

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