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YRW 328S

1978 Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

27,480 mi
Last recorded27,480 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1978 Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT58,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYRW 328S
MakeLeyland Cars
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 27,480 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 26,260 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 25,673 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 23,335 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 21,121 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 19,276 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2020 19,276 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 18,150 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

tested under wet condition

Fail 7 Jul 2019 18,136 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

tested under wet condition

Pass 22 Jul 2018 16,856 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2017 15,476 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 15,463 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired rubbing against body during lock to lock. (3.6.A.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 13,952 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 13,920 miles

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

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 11,875 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 10,407 miles

front to rear brake routed below rear subframe

fuel hose routed below rear subframe

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Jun 2013 7,693 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 56,795 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 712 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 96,083 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 90,001 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 33,985 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 77,767 miles

How Reliable is the Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT?

Based on 1,380 MOT tests across 243 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
467
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
243
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 82
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 69
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 67
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 63
parking brake recording little or no effort 51
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YRW 328S is a 1978 Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1978 Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 58,698 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YRW 328S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 48 years old, this Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YRW 328S registered?

YRW 328S is a 1978 Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 24 April 1978.

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