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YGX 198S

1983 Leyland Cars Mini 850

Yellow Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,636 mi
Last recorded66,636 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYGX 198S
MakeLeyland Cars
ModelMini 850
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2012 66,636 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on floors

Fail 20 Sep 2012 66,636 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on floors

Pass 27 Nov 2008 60,467 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 60,467 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 55,711 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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YGX 198S is a 1983 Leyland Cars Mini 850 in Yellow with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YGX 198S, 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 43 years old, this Leyland Cars Mini 850 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YGX 198S registered?

YGX 198S is a 1983 Leyland Cars Mini 850, first registered on 15 December 1983.

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