MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,772 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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
Slight imbalance to front brakes
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
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
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
Oil leak
engine mounting worn
o/s/r wheel slightly cathing shocker
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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YRR 661T is a 1978 Leyland Cars Mini 1000, first registered on 1 August 1978.
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