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D871 FFX

1986 Austin Mini Chelsea

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

28,481 mi
Last recorded28,481 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea59,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD871 FFX
MakeAustin
ModelMini Chelsea
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 28,481 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front washer poor

Pass 9 Apr 2025 24,006 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

chip in front window screen

Pass 9 Apr 2024 18,990 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 18,959 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits 4.692 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 16,649 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 11,162 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 Tyres worn low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 76,157 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 75,343 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements telltale ions (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 75,313 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 2mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements telltale ions (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 71,652 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Mar 2019 71,652 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Fail 23 Feb 2019 71,621 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

n/s/f tyre worn to legal limit

rear tyres worn to excess

wiper blades detiorated

Pass 6 Sep 2013 69,591 miles

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

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

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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D871 FFX is a 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 D871 FFX, 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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D871 FFX is a 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea, first registered on 1 September 1986.

Is D871 FFX safe to buy?

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