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C766 LGH

1986 Austin Mini Chelsea

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

52,052 mi
Last recorded52,052 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea59,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC766 LGH
MakeAustin
ModelMini Chelsea
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 52,052 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 50,563 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 50,155 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Shock (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 50,149 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Driver's seat insecure Attachment bolts loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Shock (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 49,160 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play

Pass 27 Aug 2020 48,298 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 47,273 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 45,797 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 44,622 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 44,537 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 42,795 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 40,073 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 40,072 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 36,914 miles

offside engine mounting bolts insecure

Fail 22 May 2014 36,909 miles

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

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

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

Offside Upper Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside engine mounting bolts insecure

Pass 23 May 2013 34,609 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 34,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 34,236 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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C766 LGH is a 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 C766 LGH, 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 C766 LGH registered?

C766 LGH is a 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea, first registered on 10 April 1986.

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