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C150 FKJ

1986 Austin Mini Chelsea

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

58,740 mi
Last recorded58,740 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea59,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC150 FKJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini Chelsea
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 58,740 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive water (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear radius bearing has slight play

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play trumpet joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

front suspension is noisy

Pass 24 May 2024 58,483 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear radius bearing has slight play

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play trumpets lower joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 58,229 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear radius arm bearing has slight play

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play trumpet lower joint deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 18 May 2022 57,844 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear brake efficiency just met on 51%

Fail 13 May 2022 57,842 miles

Central Front Lower Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit by exhaust (4.11 (c) (ii))

Road wheel fixings not compatible all nuts (5.2.2 (d))

Front Road wheel spigot mounting distorted to the extent the wheel is likely to become detached n/s and o/s (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear brake efficiency just met on 51%

Pass 18 Mar 2021 57,459 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 56,570 miles

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2020 56,569 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 56,451 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FOOTWELL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FOOTWELL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 56,033 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FOOTWELL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FOOTWELL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 55,901 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 55,319 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 55,319 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 55,172 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 39,538 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 39,253 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion to nearside front "b" post

front exhaust blowing

Pass 9 Oct 2010 31,817 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 30,906 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 30,906 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake hoses starting to perish

front number plate cracked

n/s top ball joint slight play

rear shocks weak

Pass 11 Jan 2007 30,194 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 301,942 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f top ball joint slight play

Pass 7 Jan 2006 29,273 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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C150 FKJ is a 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C150 FKJ, 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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C150 FKJ is a 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea, first registered on 10 February 1986.

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