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C467 KPU

1986 Austin Mini Chelsea

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

75,651 mi
Last recorded75,651 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea59,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC467 KPU
MakeAustin
ModelMini Chelsea
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 75,651 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2024 75,646 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 30 May 2023 75,578 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 75,572 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front repeater not working

Pass 19 Nov 2021 75,519 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 75,402 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 May 2019 75,239 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 75,038 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 23 Mar 2017 74,725 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 74,720 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 74,317 miles

brake pipes greased

chassis undersealed

Fail 31 Jul 2015 74,297 miles

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

brake pipes greased

chassis undersealed

Pass 23 Jul 2014 73,307 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2014 73,163 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 71,945 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 71,944 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2012 71,260 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 71,260 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 70,781 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 70,381 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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C467 KPU is a 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 C467 KPU, 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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C467 KPU is a 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea, first registered on 24 February 1986.

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