MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,452 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
sills starting to corrode
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise hand brake low reading off side
advise lift to both rear shock bushes
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise lift to both rear shock bushes
handbrake just achieves required efficiency
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
offside wheel arch corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini Ritz?
Based on 1,721 MOT tests across 205 vehicles.
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B538 NMX is a 1985 Austin Mini Ritz in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1985 Austin Mini Ritz models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 54,137 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 Ritz fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B538 NMX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Mini Ritz typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 41 years old, this Austin Mini Ritz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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B538 NMX is a 1985 Austin Mini Ritz, first registered on 9 July 1985.
Is B538 NMX safe to buy?
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