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C28 WVN

1986 Austin Mini Chelsea

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

76,529 mi
Last recorded76,529 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea59,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC28 WVN
MakeAustin
ModelMini Chelsea
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 76,529 miles
Fail 20 May 2026 76,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system Brake hose to caliper join (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 30 Nov 2020 76,528 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting DOOR STEP (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL/ WHEEL ARCH (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting FLOOR PANEL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL PANEL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL PANEL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting DOOR STEP (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL PANEL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering FLOOR AREA (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired FLOOR AREA (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2019 76,054 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 76,018 miles

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

Offside Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 May 2018 75,846 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 75,820 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2017 75,681 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 75,376 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 75,358 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor around seat fixing (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 73,501 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 70,261 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 70,261 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 26 Nov 2013 70,219 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 67,723 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 67,712 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2011 64,033 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 58,314 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 54,634 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 51,971 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 51,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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C28 WVN is a 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 C28 WVN, 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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C28 WVN is a 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea, first registered on 1 March 1986.

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