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C203 XFO

1986 Austin Mini Chelsea

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,576 mi
Last recorded74,576 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea59,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC203 XFO
MakeAustin
ModelMini Chelsea
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 74,576 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 74,478 miles

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear arms, outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 74,477 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust leaks (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases x3 joins going down exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light Reversing lamp illuminates with stop lamp (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear arms, outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 74,446 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 74,446 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 74,341 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 73,695 miles

Centre Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 May 2012 72,942 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 72,920 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 66,889 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 66,840 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 59,754 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 55,007 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 55,007 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Corrosion adjacent o/s/f/f sub frame mounting

Corrosion to rear sub frame

Excess corrosion to o/s sill panel

N/s/f bumper insecure

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

Play in n/s radius arm bearing

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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C203 XFO is a 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C203 XFO, 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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C203 XFO is a 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea, first registered on 18 April 1986.

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