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WHK 17S

1978 Leyland Cars Mini 850

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1978 Leyland Cars Mini 85046,404 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWHK 17S
MakeLeyland Cars
ModelMini 850
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022
Pass 16 May 2011 17,843 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 15,110 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010

Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 15,008 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 15,008 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

How Reliable is the Leyland Cars Mini 850?

Based on 2,356 MOT tests across 356 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
465
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
356
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 136
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 117
brake recording little or no effort 110
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 107
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 103
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WHK 17S is a 1978 Leyland Cars Mini 850 in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 Leyland Cars Mini 850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 46,404 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 850 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 136 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WHK 17S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Leyland Cars Mini 850 typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 48 years old, this Leyland Cars Mini 850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WHK 17S?

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What year was WHK 17S registered?

WHK 17S is a 1978 Leyland Cars Mini 850, first registered on 23 March 1978.

Is WHK 17S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WHK 17S shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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