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VTS 771T

1978 Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

6,053 mi
Last recorded6,053 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 1978 Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT58,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTS 771T
MakeLeyland Cars
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 6,053 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 5,790 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 5,656 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 54,555 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 54,552 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 5,455 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 5,282 miles

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

co reading very lean

n/s/f outer cv boot deteriorated

o/s/f flexy brake hose runs very close to suspension tie bar

slight play at o/s/f hub bearing

Pass 28 Jun 2011 5,007 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 4,380 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 3,590 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 3,352 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 3,032 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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VTS 771T is a 1978 Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 VTS 771T, 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.

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What year was VTS 771T registered?

VTS 771T is a 1978 Leyland Cars Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 1 August 1978.

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