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C247 GVX

1985 Austin Mini Ritz

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

8,834 mi
Last recorded8,834 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Ritz54,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC247 GVX
MakeAustin
ModelMini Ritz
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 8,834 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 6,488 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

advise play in steering rack

Fail 3 Oct 2019 6,488 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour and nearside front (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 6,471 miles

Battery tray is corroded.

Pass 24 Jul 2017 6,454 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

cv joint noisy when driving

o/s/f brake is slightly sticky

oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2017 6,454 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

cv joint noisy when driving

o/s/f brake is slightly sticky

oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2011 5,747 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 3,543 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 61,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2009 61,133 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 63,493 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2007 63,480 miles

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

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 61,017 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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C247 GVX is a 1985 Austin Mini Ritz in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 C247 GVX, 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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What year was C247 GVX registered?

C247 GVX is a 1985 Austin Mini Ritz, first registered on 28 August 1985.

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