MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,841 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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os and ns front lower arm inner bushs perished
os and ns front steering rack gaiters perished
os and ns rear shocks damp
slight play in offside front wheel bearing
surface rust on os floor to sill
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Austin Mini Chelsea?
Based on 2,197 MOT tests across 250 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C512 UGU is a 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 C512 UGU, 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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What year was C512 UGU registered?
C512 UGU is a 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea, first registered on 5 April 1986.
Is C512 UGU safe to buy?
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