1980 Leyland Cars MINI 1000 1.0L Petrol · DBK 872W
1980 Leyland Cars MINI 1000 (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1981. Recorded mileage 88,692 miles. MOT status: No results. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LEYLAND CARS MINI 1000
- Year / Origin
- 1980 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- No results
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,692 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DBK 872W Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/09/2018
- 88,692 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DBK 872W MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1980 Leyland Cars Mini 1000 (DBK 872W) between May 2006 and September 2018.
The record contains 9 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 14 September 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (17 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Nearside Rear Brake insecure brake cable not connected to linkage surcurly (1.1.21 (c))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”.
DBK 872W Mileage History
- 17/05/200658,834 mi
- 01/05/200774,294 mi+15,460 mi
- 16/05/200880,000 mi+5,706 mi
- 17/05/200880,035 mi+35 mi
- 15/05/200959,035 mi-21,000 mi
- 01/06/200959,043 mi+8 mi
- 17/05/201067,258 mi+8,215 mi
- 28/05/201067,473 mi+215 mi
- 26/05/201175,442 mi+7,969 mi
- 08/06/201175,452 mi+10 mi
- 10/05/201281,325 mi+5,873 mi
- 16/05/201281,325 mi
- 06/06/201387,737 mi+6,412 mi
- 06/06/201387,737 mi
- 20/06/201488,680 mi+943 mi
- 12/09/201888,686 mi+6 mi
- 14/09/201888,692 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 2,422 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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