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C589 APW

1986 Austin Mini Chelsea

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

1,260 mi
Last recorded1,260 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea59,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC589 APW
MakeAustin
ModelMini Chelsea
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 1,260 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 1,254 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 1,252 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 1,252 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 1,153 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 488 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 488 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

small cracks in front brake hoses

Pass 25 Sep 2014 10,387 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2014 10,387 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2013 387 miles

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Outer sills covered unable to check

Fail 12 Sep 2013 387 miles

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

Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Outer sills covered unable to check

Pass 30 Jul 2012 387 miles

steering stiff from lock to lock

Fail 6 Jul 2012

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

steering stiff from lock to lock possible needs top & bottom joints greasing

window screen leaking in water

Fail 28 May 2008 376 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

body/vehicle structure generally corroded

nsf sill holed

seam starting to split on osf floor

Pass 21 May 2007 97,341 miles

1.corrosion around pedal box †2.n/s/f wheel arch spat broken †3.large hole in o/s/f inner wing/bulkhead †4.oil leaks

5.bulkhead corroded around master cylinder †6.o/s/f floor and o/s/f inner sill corroded †7.very little suspension clearance on front bump stops †8.rear section of exhaust corroded

9.n/s outer sill corroded and holed †10.n/s/f floor corroded and holed †11.boot floor corroded †12.rear valance corroded and holed †13.rear inner sills corroded and weak

Fail 20 Mar 2007 97,341 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

bulk head corroded around master cylinder

large hole in o/s/f inner wing.

n/s outer sill corroded and holed. n/s/f floor corroded and holed. rear boot floor corroded. rear valance corroded and holed. rear inner sills corroded and weak.

oil leaks.

rear section of exhaust corroded

very little clearance on both front bump stops

Pass 10 Mar 2006 87,913 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 87,913 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

corrosion near brake mater cylinder

front floor corroded and holed both sides

major oil leak

top of n/s/ sill corroded and holed, and outer sill corroded and holed

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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C589 APW is a 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 C589 APW, 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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C589 APW is a 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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