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C420 KOO

1986 Austin Mini Chelsea

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

88,136 mi
Last recorded88,136 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea59,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC420 KOO
MakeAustin
ModelMini Chelsea
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 88,136 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 86,692 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 84,929 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2017 82,834 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 May 2017 82,834 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 79,344 miles

Rear exhaust mounting rubber perished

Slight corrosion to rear panel below boot lid

Pass 15 Oct 2014 74,590 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 74,590 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 74,040 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 73,967 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 73,967 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 73,252 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 71,953 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 68,487 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 68,487 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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C420 KOO is a 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 C420 KOO, 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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C420 KOO is a 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea, first registered on 27 January 1986.

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The MOT history for C420 KOO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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