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MBK 451R

1976 Leyland Cars Mini 1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,009 mi
Last recorded63,009 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2015
Typical for 1976 Leyland Cars Mini 100048,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBK 451R
MakeLeyland Cars
ModelMini 1000
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2015 63,009 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 63,008 miles

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s/f brake pads look crumbly

o/s/f tyre shows signs of rubbing on wheel arch

o/s/f wheel arch loose

o/s/f wiper starting to split

Pass 23 Jan 2014 62,531 miles

O/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge.

Oil leak

Rear exhaust rubber mount broken.

Slight imbalance on front brakes.

Slight play in steering column.

Pass 23 Jan 2014 62,527 miles

O/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge.

Oil leak

Rear exhaust rubber mount broken.

Slight imbalance on front brakes.

Slight play in steering column.

Fail 17 Jan 2014 62,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge.

Oil leak

Rear exhaust rubber mount broken.

Slight play in steering column.

Pass 3 May 2012 60,656 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 60,656 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s hand brake effort low

Fail 8 Feb 2011 60,656 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s hand brake effort low

Pass 15 Nov 2007 60,656 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 60,582 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 59,999 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2005 59,999 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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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MBK 451R is a 1976 Leyland Cars Mini 1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1976 Leyland Cars Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 48,458 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 MBK 451R, 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 50 years old, this Leyland Cars Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MBK 451R is a 1976 Leyland Cars Mini 1000, first registered on 1 November 1976.

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