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C115 GGL

1986 Austin Mini Chelsea

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

92,813 mi
Last recorded92,813 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea59,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC115 GGL
MakeAustin
ModelMini Chelsea
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 92,813 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 92,775 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both sides (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2006 92,480 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs and pads rusty and worn †inner wishbone bushes at front wearing †

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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C115 GGL is a 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 C115 GGL, 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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What year was C115 GGL registered?

C115 GGL is a 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea, first registered on 1 April 1986.

Is C115 GGL safe to buy?

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