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C412 WLW

1986 Austin Mini Chelsea

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

80,098 mi
Last recorded80,098 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea59,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC412 WLW
MakeAustin
ModelMini Chelsea
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 80,098 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. at 29% limit 30% nearside front brake lazy in operation (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thi bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside front and rear floors heavy surface corrosion,nearside front and rear floors surface corrosion

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front subframe rear bushes offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 80,098 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing Found on passenger floor (1.1.2 (c))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. at 29% limit 30% nearside front brake lazy in operation (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thi bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside front and rear floors heavy surface corrosion,nearside front and rear floors surface corrosion

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front subframe rear bushes offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 80,098 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside front and rear floor heavy surface corrosion.

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front subframe rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 80,098 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 80,098 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 80,102 miles

Front tca inner bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 24 Oct 2016 80,098 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Front tca inner bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Oct 2009 80,086 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 80,086 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 78,480 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Jun 2008 78,480 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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C412 WLW is a 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 C412 WLW, 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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C412 WLW is a 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea, first registered on 19 May 1986.

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