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LSX 679T

1979 Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

48,559 mi
Last recorded48,559 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 1979 Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT57,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLSX 679T
MakeLeyland Cars
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 48,559 miles

Offside Front hole in floor, near earth lead .

Fail 20 Jun 2019 48,559 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front hole in floor, near earth lead .

Pass 12 May 2018 48,349 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 48,349 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 May 2016 48,044 miles

offside front tie bar distorted

slight play in nearside rack

Fail 27 Apr 2016 48,044 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front tie bar distorted

slight play in nearside rack

Pass 17 Sep 2014 47,905 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 47,897 miles

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2013 47,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 47,332 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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LSX 679T is a 1979 Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 57,157 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 1275 GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LSX 679T, 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 47 years old, this Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LSX 679T registered?

LSX 679T is a 1979 Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 4 April 1979.

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