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C140 TFA

1985 Austin Mini Ritz

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

4,433 mi
Last recorded4,433 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Ritz54,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC140 TFA
MakeAustin
ModelMini Ritz
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 4,433 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 4,329 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 4,141 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 4,073 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 4,028 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2011 4,028 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 3,921 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 3,387 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 3,387 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2008 2,503 miles

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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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.

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