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HWD 147V

1979 Leyland Cars Mini 850

White Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,526 mi
Last recorded67,526 miles
Recorded on18 May 2010
Typical for 1979 Leyland Cars Mini 85071,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWD 147V
MakeLeyland Cars
ModelMini 850
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2010 67,526 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2010 67,526 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 66,482 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 66,480 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

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

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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HWD 147V is a 1979 Leyland Cars Mini 850 in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 Leyland Cars Mini 850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 71,871 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 850 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 136 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HWD 147V, 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 47 years old, this Leyland Cars Mini 850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HWD 147V is a 1979 Leyland Cars Mini 850, first registered on 3 August 1979.

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