MOT Status
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85,659 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm, inner. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
corrosion n/s and o/s rear
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 9.79% (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear subframe distorted
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively to slow (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS
slightly holed and corroded at nearside outer sill front end
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Two fuel filler necks fitted but only one connected to tank.
Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Two fuel filler necks fitted but only one connected to tank.
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) locking device missing (3.1.4b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini Chelsea?
Based on 2,197 MOT tests across 250 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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D858 MOF is a 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 D858 MOF, 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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D858 MOF is a 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea, first registered on 15 August 1986.
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