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WAL 980S

1978 Leyland Cars Mini 1000

Brown Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

62,024 mi
Last recorded62,024 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1978 Leyland Cars Mini 100054,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAL 980S
MakeLeyland Cars
ModelMini 1000
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 62,024 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 61,943 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 61,862 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 61,783 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 61,704 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 61,670 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 61,591 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 61,134 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 60,346 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 59,588 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 57,473 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 57,002 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 54,310 miles

oil leak on engine.

Fail 21 May 2013 54,310 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak on engine.

Pass 12 Mar 2012 53,697 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 52,939 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 52,240 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 51,638 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 51,280 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 50,648 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 50,633 miles

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

How Reliable is the Leyland Cars Mini 1000?

Based on 5,740 MOT tests across 872 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
454
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
872
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 413
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 318
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 304
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 271
brake recording little or no effort 263
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WAL 980S is a 1978 Leyland Cars Mini 1000 in Brown with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1978 Leyland Cars Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 54,870 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Leyland Cars Mini 1000 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 413 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WAL 980S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Leyland Cars Mini 1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 48 years old, this Leyland Cars Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WAL 980S?

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What year was WAL 980S registered?

WAL 980S is a 1978 Leyland Cars Mini 1000, first registered on 14 January 1978.

Is WAL 980S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAL 980S shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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