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D740 PLG

1986 Austin Mini Chelsea

Red Petrol 1330cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

69,569 mi
Last recorded69,569 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea59,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD740 PLG
MakeAustin
ModelMini Chelsea
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,330cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 69,569 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 69,569 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure big bolt under bonnet (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure big bolt under bonnet (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 69,560 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative front and rear (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber bracket (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

parking brake 16% may require adjustment

Pass 27 Mar 2015 68,442 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

surface corrosion on some parts and components

various welding jobs been done on vehicle ok at time of test

Pass 30 Jan 2014 67,417 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2014 67,417 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 66,838 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 66,828 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 66,672 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 66,321 miles

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

boot hing very weak

n/s door skin holed

Fail 12 Jun 2010 66,320 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

centre exhaust clamp loose

nearside door corroded at bottom

Pass 15 Jun 2009 65,696 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Jun 2009 65,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight play in o/s rack end

Pass 13 Jun 2008 64,081 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2008 64,074 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 63,887 miles

advised h brake ns lower

advised slight play hub bearins front

Pass 3 Mar 2006 63,785 miles

front discs rusty

offside track rod end gaiter split

rear brake pipes starting to rust

Fail 27 Feb 2006 63,785 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front discs rusty

offside track rod end gaiter split

rear brake pipes starting to rust

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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D740 PLG is a 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea in Red with a 1,330cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 D740 PLG, 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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D740 PLG is a 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea, first registered on 28 August 1986.

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