1977 Leyland Cars MINI 1000 1.6L Petrol · VPU 226S
1977 Leyland Cars MINI 1000 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1977. Recorded mileage 23,618 miles. MOT status: No results. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LEYLAND CARS MINI 1000
- Year / Origin
- 1977 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- No results
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 23,618 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1977
- Engine
- 1588cc
VPU 226S Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2008
- 23,618 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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VPU 226S Mileage History
- 07/12/200539,902 mi
- 07/12/200539,902 mi
- 19/06/200740,813 mi+911 mi
- 18/07/200823,612 mi-17,201 mi
- 24/07/200823,618 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly -6,195 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
VPU 226S 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 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 1000 (VPU 226S) between December 2005 and July 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 July 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)”; “Nearside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)”.
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