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D963 WFL

1986 Austin Mini Chelsea

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

13,128 mi
Last recorded13,128 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea59,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD963 WFL
MakeAustin
ModelMini Chelsea
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 13,128 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 12,498 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 12,498 miles

Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (4.5.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 10,529 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 10,529 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 95,941 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 95,941 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2006 50,641 miles

REAR VALANCE IS STARTING TO CORRODE.O/S/R TYRE IS DOWN TO 2MM ON OUTSIDE EAGE.145 70 12

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 WFL is a 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WFL, 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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What year was D963 WFL registered?

D963 WFL is a 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea, first registered on 12 September 1986.

Is D963 WFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D963 WFL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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