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WWT 865J

1986 Austin Mini Chelsea

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,723 mi
Last recorded95,723 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea59,001 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWWT 865J
MakeAustin
ModelMini Chelsea
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 15 May 2025 95,723 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 95,620 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 95,582 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 95,440 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 95,286 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 95,120 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 94,848 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 94,727 miles

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

Offside 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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WWT 865J is a 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WWT 865J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WWT 865J registered?

WWT 865J is a 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is WWT 865J safe to buy?

The MOT history for WWT 865J shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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