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C505 RCF

1986 Austin Mini Chelsea

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

93,121 mi
Last recorded93,121 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2015
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea59,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC505 RCF
MakeAustin
ModelMini Chelsea
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2015 93,121 miles

Corrosion outside prescribed area on os front floor to sill

Ns lower ball joint has movement under load

Fail 14 Nov 2015 93,121 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported In engine bay (1.9.2a)

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

Corrosion outside prescribed area on os front floor to sill

Ns lower ball joint has movement under load

Pass 22 Aug 2014 92,689 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 92,688 miles

movement in ns front top swivel

os head lamp aim and picture poor

wiring in boot not secure

wiring in engine bay not secure

emissions level only just met

Fail 11 Apr 2012 92,687 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

centre aux main beam lights operate when horn button pushed

emissions level only just met

movement in ns front top swivel

os head lamp aim and picture poor

wipers smeary

wiring in boot not secure

wiring in engine bay not secure

Pass 6 Apr 2011 89,402 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 88,594 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 87,659 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 87,659 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 84,029 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 84,025 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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C505 RCF is a 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea in Black 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 C505 RCF, 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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C505 RCF is a 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea, first registered on 3 March 1986.

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