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C176 JEG

1985 Austin Mini Ritz

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,751 mi
Last recorded56,751 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Ritz54,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC176 JEG
MakeAustin
ModelMini Ritz
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 56,751 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all brake pipes covered with thick black under seal unable to fully check

Pass 17 Apr 2015 53,648 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all brake pipes covered with black under-seal unable to check corrosion

Pass 15 Apr 2014 51,431 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all brake pipes covered with black underseal unable to check corrosion

slight oil leak

Pass 3 May 2013 49,615 miles

both outer sills slightly rusty

Pass 13 Feb 2012 41,262 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Corrosion outside prescribed areas

Emissions; CO: 3.461 HC: 320. No print out

Heavily undersealed

N/S/R Tyre slightly deteriorated

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2012 41,174 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Corrosion outside prescribed areas

Emissions; CO: 3.461 HC: 320. No print out

Heavily undersealed

N/S/R Tyre slightly deteriorated

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 36,247 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 35,805 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 35,804 miles

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

n/s front wheel arch corroded (not in prescribed area)

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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C176 JEG is a 1985 Austin Mini Ritz in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 C176 JEG, 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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C176 JEG is a 1985 Austin Mini Ritz, first registered on 12 August 1985.

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