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SEW 343S

1977 Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,956 mi
Last recorded65,956 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2006
Typical for 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT59,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSEW 343S
MakeLeyland Cars
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2006 65,956 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2006 65,944 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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SEW 343S is a 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 SEW 343S, 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 SEW 343S registered?

SEW 343S is a 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 1 October 1977.

Is SEW 343S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SEW 343S shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SEW 343S have outstanding finance?

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