MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
4,433 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
n/s o/s front susbframe. front + rear bushes slight movement
slight play o/s steering rack inner tie rod end
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
all indicaters flashing slightly slow
becoming excess play o/s steering rack inner tie rod end
slight play/splitting n/s o/s front + rear subframe mountings
slight smearing/juddering n/s o/s front wiper blades
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
all indicaters flashing slightly slow
becoming excess play o/s steering rack inner tie rod end
slight play/splitting n/s o/s front + rear subframe mountings
slight smearing/juddering n/s o/s front wiper blades
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini Ritz?
Based on 1,721 MOT tests across 205 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C140 TFA 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 80%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 C140 TFA, 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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C140 TFA is a 1985 Austin Mini Ritz, first registered on 1 August 1985.
Is C140 TFA safe to buy?
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