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YRR 661T

1978 Leyland Cars Mini 1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

78,772 mi
Last recorded78,772 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 1978 Leyland Cars Mini 100054,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYRR 661T
MakeLeyland Cars
ModelMini 1000
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 78,772 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 May 2018 78,702 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (9.2.8c)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (9.2.8c)

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

Offside Rear Outer Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

lower stearing colum bush slight play

Pass 16 Jun 2017 77,832 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 77,643 miles

Slight imbalance to front brakes

Pass 10 Oct 2012 77,628 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine roll restrictor insecure and worn

nearside and offside sill showing signs of corrosion

Oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2012 77,628 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine roll restrictor insecure and worn

nearside and offside sill showing signs of corrosion

Oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2012 77,628 miles

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

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

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine roll restrictor insecre and worn

nearside and offside sill showing signs of corrosion

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2011 77,354 miles

Oil leak

engine mounting worn

o/s/r wheel slightly cathing shocker

Fail 5 Aug 2011 77,354 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Oil leak

engine mounting worn

How Reliable is the Leyland Cars Mini 1000?

Based on 5,740 MOT tests across 872 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
454
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
872
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 413
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 318
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 304
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 271
brake recording little or no effort 263
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YRR 661T is a 1978 Leyland Cars Mini 1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1978 Leyland Cars Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 54,870 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 1000 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 413 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YRR 661T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Leyland Cars Mini 1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 48 years old, this Leyland Cars Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YRR 661T registered?

YRR 661T is a 1978 Leyland Cars Mini 1000, first registered on 1 August 1978.

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