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C677 FMF

1986 Austin Mini Chelsea

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,390 mi
Last recorded69,390 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea59,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC677 FMF
MakeAustin
ModelMini Chelsea
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2014 69,390 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2013 67,602 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

slight play front ball joints

Pass 22 Apr 2013 67,602 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

slight play front ball joints

Pass 15 Feb 2012 66,442 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 64,732 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 64,732 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 May 2009 64,732 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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C677 FMF is a 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C677 FMF, 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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C677 FMF is a 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea, first registered on 21 March 1986.

Is C677 FMF safe to buy?

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