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C111 JNO

1985 Austin Mini Ritz

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests19 (8 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate42.1%

Mileage

71,768 mi
Last recorded71,768 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Ritz54,137 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC111 JNO
MakeAustin
ModelMini Ritz
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 11 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2019 71,768 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wing panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake disc cover missing

Pass 8 Sep 2017 70,854 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 70,854 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 70,829 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 70,439 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 70,439 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 70,325 miles

Brake fluid warning light wire broken

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2013 70,325 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake fluid warning light wire broken

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 69,289 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 69,289 miles

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 1 Oct 2010 69,166 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight corrosion to under body

Pass 16 Mar 2009 67,666 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

chassis and suspension components rusty

floorpan rusty

Fail 9 Mar 2009 67,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

chassis and suspension components rusty

floorpan rusty

Pass 12 Mar 2008 65,649 miles

body corroded

off side front brake hose perished

oil leaks

slight play from both front upper ball joints

slight play from near side rear wheel bearing

tested in wet

underside corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2008 65,649 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

body corroded

off side front brake hose perished

oil leaks

slight play from both front upper ball joints

slight play from near side rear wheel bearing

tested in wet

underside corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2007 63,748 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 63,748 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2007 63,728 miles

Centre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

slight corrosion on both front floors

slight corrosion on n/s/f a-panal

slight corrosion on rear boot floor

Fail 10 Nov 2006 63,714 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

near side front floor damaged

rear panel corroded by rear subframe mountings

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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C111 JNO is a 1985 Austin Mini Ritz in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.1%.

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 C111 JNO, 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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C111 JNO is a 1985 Austin Mini Ritz, first registered on 1 November 1985.

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