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D839 YRK

1986 Austin Mini Chelsea

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

28,154 mi
Last recorded28,154 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea59,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD839 YRK
MakeAustin
ModelMini Chelsea
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 28,154 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 28,047 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 27,858 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 27,698 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 27,658 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear sub frame surface corroded all over.

Pass 1 Oct 2019 27,537 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2014 27,528 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Slight damage to screen out of sweapt area

osr brake pipe to wheel cylinder slightly corroded

slight movement in front subframe rear mounts to floor

Pass 7 Aug 2013 27,209 miles

Corrosion to nearside and offside front floor

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

Fail 7 Aug 2013 27,209 miles

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

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)

Corrosion to nearside and offside front floor

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 26,203 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 24,005 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 23,996 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside 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 Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake pads are worn thin

Pass 6 Aug 2010 21,833 miles

Bolt missing from top alternator bracket

Nearside rear footbrake has a low effort

Pass 19 Aug 2009 18,837 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 18,643 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 18,638 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 17,767 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 17,764 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 16,967 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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D839 YRK is a 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 D839 YRK, 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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D839 YRK is a 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea, first registered on 1 October 1986.

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