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OWS 304R

1977 Leyland Cars Mini 850

Yellow Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,855 mi
Last recorded60,855 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 85047,159 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOWS 304R
MakeLeyland Cars
ModelMini 850
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2019 60,855 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall of tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 60,573 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Apr 2016 60,153 miles

oil leak

play in steering rack arms

Pass 9 May 2015 59,603 miles

Oil leak

both front shockers leaking and weak

play in both rack arms

Pass 10 May 2014 58,882 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 May 2013 58,431 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 May 2013 58,428 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 57,467 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 57,467 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 56,831 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 56,231 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 56,230 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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OWS 304R is a 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 850 in Yellow with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 47,159 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 OWS 304R, 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 49 years old, this Leyland Cars Mini 850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OWS 304R registered?

OWS 304R is a 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 850, first registered on 16 May 1977.

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