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SHW 369S

1978 Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT

Bronze Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,561 mi
Last recorded69,561 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2009
Typical for 1978 Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT58,698 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSHW 369S
MakeLeyland Cars
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1978
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2009 69,561 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 88,427 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 88,427 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 87,421 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 87,421 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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SHW 369S is a 1978 Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT in Bronze with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1978 Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 58,698 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 SHW 369S, 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 48 years old, this Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SHW 369S?

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What year was SHW 369S registered?

SHW 369S is a 1978 Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 9 March 1978.

Is SHW 369S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SHW 369S shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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