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D809 KYB

1986 Austin Mini Chelsea

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

66,070 mi
Last recorded66,070 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea59,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD809 KYB
MakeAustin
ModelMini Chelsea
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 66,070 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 65,797 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 65,443 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 65,144 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 64,918 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 64,485 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 64,306 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 64,035 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 63,266 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 62,592 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 61,900 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 61,087 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 60,341 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 59,648 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 59,038 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 58,178 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 52,371 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 62,448 miles

O/S INNER C/V BOOT INSECURE

REAR BODY KIT TO REFIT

Oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2007 82,097 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

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

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2007 82,086 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2006 81,445 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 81,445 miles

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

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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D809 KYB is a 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 D809 KYB, 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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D809 KYB is a 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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