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C275 ACR

1986 Austin Mini Ritz

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,517 mi
Last recorded66,517 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Ritz39,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC275 ACR
MakeAustin
ModelMini Ritz
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2019 66,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2006 66,477 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 66,476 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2005 65,497 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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C275 ACR is a 1986 Austin Mini Ritz in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1986 Austin Mini Ritz models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 39,687 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 C275 ACR, 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 40 years old, this Austin Mini Ritz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C275 ACR is a 1986 Austin Mini Ritz, first registered on 1 January 1986.

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