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C903 TGU

1986 Austin Mini Chelsea

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

73,129 mi
Last recorded73,129 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea59,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC903 TGU
MakeAustin
ModelMini Chelsea
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 73,129 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 72,713 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 70,978 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 69,623 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 68,478 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 68,455 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 66,634 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 65,775 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 63,587 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 61,605 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 61,605 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 56,706 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 52,819 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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C903 TGU is a 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 C903 TGU, 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 C903 TGU registered?

C903 TGU is a 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea, first registered on 31 January 1986.

Is C903 TGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C903 TGU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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