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C902 SGW

1986 Austin Mini Chelsea

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

50,545 mi
Last recorded50,545 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea59,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC902 SGW
MakeAustin
ModelMini Chelsea
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 50,545 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 49,922 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 48,828 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 48,828 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 47,260 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 47,258 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 46,365 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 46,151 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose Held in with a wood screw (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 46,123 miles

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

Fuel hose insecure fuel filter and pipe work (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fuel pipe insecure front to rear mounted wrong at front subframe (+mount missing) (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Driver's seat moving inadvertently does not latch down to floor at rear (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe chafing front to rear pipe rubbing front subframe level where fuel pump is back of engine (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Fuel tank slightly loose Held in with a wood screw (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 45,503 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 44,920 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 42,933 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 41,242 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 40,361 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 40,159 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2008 40,159 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 40,159 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 40,159 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 37,063 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 37,007 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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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C902 SGW is a 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 C902 SGW, 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 C902 SGW registered?

C902 SGW is a 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea, first registered on 1 February 1986.

Is C902 SGW safe to buy?

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