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B684 KJB

1985 Austin Mini Ritz

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,722 mi
Last recorded98,722 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Ritz54,137 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB684 KJB
MakeAustin
ModelMini Ritz
Year1985
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 98,722 miles

Fuel pipe cracked / degraded

Fail 25 Mar 2026 98,716 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Fuel pipe cracked / degraded

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 98,500 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Minor corrosion underside of floor. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 98,466 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Minor corrosion underside of floor. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 97,822 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 97,820 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 97,478 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 97,461 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 97,374 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 97,370 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

(1.8B.4)The nearside headlamp dipped beam image break point is slightly deteriorated

(1.8B.4)The offside headlamp dipped beam image break point is slightly deteriorated

(1.9.2a)The battery positive clamp (cap) design has a retaining device missing,which could cause the clamp to become loose,but would not be likely to detach,however the vehicle electrics may fail in service

(2.2D.1)Roughness in the steering mechanism was present prior to jacking the vehicle axle (1),where the roughness was not present after re-checking on the turn plates,it appears a fault could be present

(2.4A.3)The nearside rear subframe mounting prescribed area has corrosion present,which has not yet reached the point of test failure

(2.4G.1)the engine lower front tie bar mounting bracket weld has broken away from the subframe

(2.4G.2)the offside front subframe mounting is misaligned in the fitment of it

(2.6.2)The nearside front wheel bearings are slightly malajusted or worn

(2.6.2)The offside front wheel bearings are slightly malajusted or worn

(2.6.2)The offside rear wheel bearings are slightly malajusted or worn

(3.6B.2c)The nearside front brake pipe to flexi hose has surface corrosion present

(3.7A.6b)The calculated park brake imbalance recorded across axle (2) is at 88%,clearly indicating that service is required

(4.1E.1)The offside front tyre breadth of tread is worn down to 2.46mm

(4.1E.1)The offside rear tyre breadth of tread is worn down to 1.80mm

(4.1E.1)the nearside front tyre breadth of tread is worn down to 2.59mm

(5.2.6)The nearside seat belt prescribed area (lower step/sill area)has corrosion present,which has not yet reached the point of test failure

(6.1.1)The nearside front lower A Post to sill area has corrosion present,which has not yet reached the point of test failure

(6.2B.2)The offside front drivers door lock retaining devices are loose

(7.1.2a)The exhaust system front section has a slight leak present

(8.2.2)the nearside and the offside front windscreen wipers do leave streaks of fluid behind in service

(8.3.1e)the vehicle presenter is reminded that items hanging from the interior mirror should not be fitted for legal reasons

THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Pass 2 Nov 2012 93,418 miles

offside front brake backplate missing

Fail 22 Oct 2012 93,418 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside front brake backplate missing

Pass 10 Oct 2011 93,240 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 93,240 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 91,831 miles

Both sills have plastic cover sills fitted and any corrosion that maybe on the sill cannot be observed

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Various cables . fuel pipes have grommets missing where they go through metalwork

Fail 9 Sep 2010 91,831 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Both sills have plastic cover sills fitted and any corrosion that maybe on the sill cannot be observed

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Various cables . fuel pipes have grommets missing where they go through metalwork

Fail 17 Nov 2008 90,922 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 86,623 miles

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

bodywork in poor condition.

note- gearbox faulty and sill panel welding heavily undersealed. the best possible test was carried out under these circumstances.

surface corrosion to floor and severe corrosion to non prescribed areas.

Pass 10 Nov 2006 82,673 miles

Oil leak

rear bumper rusted

Fail 31 Oct 2006 82,671 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

engine stay bar bushes very worn

rear bumper rusted

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Ritz?

Based on 1,721 MOT tests across 205 vehicles.

66.4%
Pass Rate
704
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
205
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 121
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 118
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 103
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 87
fog lamp not working 79
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B684 KJB is a 1985 Austin Mini Ritz in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B684 KJB, 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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B684 KJB is a 1985 Austin Mini Ritz, first registered on 21 June 1985.

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