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ROA 50R

1977 Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,023 mi
Last recorded95,023 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT59,954 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROA 50R
MakeLeyland Cars
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 95,023 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 93,796 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2009 93,796 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 87,572 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 87,459 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 86,418 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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ROA 50R is a 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 59,954 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 ROA 50R, 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 49 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 ROA 50R registered?

ROA 50R is a 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 1 May 1977.

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