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D963 EBJ

1987 Austin Mini Chelsea

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,297 mi
Last recorded93,297 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD963 EBJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini Chelsea
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2019 93,297 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 93,146 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 92,840 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 92,303 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 92,296 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 89,010 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 85,599 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 85,599 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 85,599 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 85,599 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 82,441 miles

n/s ball joint has slight up and down movement

n/s rear tyre low on inner edge

Fail 11 Jun 2011 82,440 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s ball joint has slight up and down movement

n/s rear tyre low on inner edge

Fail 8 Mar 2011 82,438 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 81,215 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 78,575 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2005 78,575 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

UNDERBODY HEAVILY RUSTED - ESPECIALLY BOOT FLOOR. † †BRAKE PIPES GENERALLY CORRODED. † †RECOMMEND IMPROVED MOUNTING SYSTEM TO MODIFIED RALIEGH STYLE SEATBELT - APPEARS INADEQUATE. † †FUEL HOSING ON PUMP PERISHED. † †MOISTURE IN REAR LIGHT LENSES. † †

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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D963 EBJ is a 1987 Austin Mini Chelsea in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 D963 EBJ, 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 39 years old, this Austin Mini Chelsea is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D963 EBJ is a 1987 Austin Mini Chelsea, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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