1986 Austin MINI Chelsea 1.0L Petrol · C896 SJK
1986 Austin MINI Chelsea (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01/07/1986. Recorded mileage 81,754 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN MINI CHELSEA
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/12/2014
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,754 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1986
- Engine
- 998cc
C896 SJK Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/12/2013
- 81,754 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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C896 SJK Mileage History
- 01/12/200662,579 mi
- 08/12/200662,581 mi+2 mi
- 28/03/200865,914 mi+3,333 mi
- 31/03/200865,914 mi
- 23/03/200970,352 mi+4,438 mi
- 25/03/200970,325 mi-27 mi
- 07/04/201074,316 mi+3,991 mi
- 21/04/201074,410 mi+94 mi
- 19/04/201178,440 mi+4,030 mi
- 14/05/201178,464 mi+24 mi
- 26/11/201278,491 mi+27 mi
- 30/11/201381,591 mi+3,100 mi
- 14/12/201381,754 mi+163 mi
Average of roughly 2,725 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
C896 SJK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Austin Mini Chelsea (C896 SJK) between December 2006 and December 2013.
The record contains 6 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 14 December 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (23 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Steering (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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: “Horn not working (1.6.2a)”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”.
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