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C887 BNG

1986 Austin Mini Chelsea

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,396 mi
Last recorded94,396 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea59,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC887 BNG
MakeAustin
ModelMini Chelsea
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 94,396 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 94,250 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 92,418 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 91,239 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 90,120 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 89,882 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 89,810 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 89,304 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 87,669 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 85,953 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 83,445 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 82,792 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 80,696 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 80,317 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 78,410 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 77,373 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 76,695 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 75,900 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 75,330 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jun 2008 75,314 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2008 75,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 74,682 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 74,682 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 73,587 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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C887 BNG is a 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 C887 BNG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C887 BNG registered?

C887 BNG is a 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea, first registered on 28 February 1986.

Is C887 BNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C887 BNG shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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