1986 Austin MINI Chelsea 1.0L Petrol · C760 OHD
1986 Austin MINI Chelsea (1.0L, petrol). First registered 28 May 1986. Recorded mileage 26,111 miles. MOT valid until 09 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN MINI CHELSEA
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 26,111 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
C760 OHD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/05/2026
- 26,111 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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C760 OHD Mileage History
- 28/04/202324,453 mi
- 24/04/202424,854 mi+401 mi
- 02/05/202424,856 mi+2 mi
- 29/04/202526,060 mi+1,204 mi
- 11/05/202626,111 mi+51 mi
Average of roughly 546 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
C760 OHD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea (C760 OHD) between April 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
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