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B18 OMP

1986 Austin Mini Chelsea

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

14,742 mi
Last recorded14,742 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea59,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 OMP
MakeAustin
ModelMini Chelsea
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 14,742 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 May 2017 14,724 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Apr 2016 130,094 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil Leak

Fail 9 Apr 2016 130,094 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil Leak

Pass 18 Apr 2015 52,063 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2014 52,055 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 52,055 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 13 May 2013 71,696 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 May 2013 71,695 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 68,652 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 68,652 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 68,593 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 68,593 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 67,530 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 67,515 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 30 Jul 2007 67,451 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 66,192 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 66,192 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 64,426 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Chelsea?

Based on 2,197 MOT tests across 250 vehicles.

65.1%
Pass Rate
756
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 237
Steering rack gaiter split 177
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 123
fog lamp not working 122
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 119
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B18 OMP is a 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 59,001 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 Austin Mini Chelsea fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 237 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B18 OMP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Chelsea typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 40 years old, this Austin Mini Chelsea is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B18 OMP is a 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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