1971 Leyland Cars MINI 1.3L Petrol · PUK 1
1971 Leyland Cars MINI (1.3L, petrol). First registered 19 Jan 1971. Recorded mileage 35,000 miles. MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- LEYLAND CARS MINI
- Year / Origin
- 1971 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 35,000 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
PUK 1 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/11/2025
- 35,000 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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PUK 1 Mileage History
- 08/10/202134,796 mi
- 17/10/202234,860 mi+64 mi
- 18/10/202334,994 mi+134 mi
- 11/11/202535,000 mi+6 mi
- 14/11/202535,000 mi
Average of roughly 50 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PUK 1 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1971 Leyland Cars Mini (PUK 1) between October 2021 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Upper Engine mounting bracket fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii))”; “Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))”.
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