MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,996 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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slight corr on brake pipe to near side front flexi hose
slight splitting and cracking on both front flexi hoses
slightly weak round bulk head near clutch and brake reservoir
Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
slight corr on brake pipe to near side front flexi hose
slight splitting and cracking on both front flexi hoses
slightly weak round bulk head near clutch and brake reservoir
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Oil leak
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Austin Mini Chelsea?
Based on 2,197 MOT tests across 250 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C989 FVS is a 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 C989 FVS, 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 C989 FVS registered?
C989 FVS is a 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea, first registered on 1 March 1986.
Is C989 FVS safe to buy?
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