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C289 NEG

1986 Austin Mini Ritz

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

36,253 mi
Last recorded36,253 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Ritz39,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC289 NEG
MakeAustin
ModelMini Ritz
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 36,253 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 35,922 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 55,509 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 55,509 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 55,509 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Fail 9 Sep 2005 55,419 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2005 55,419 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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C289 NEG is a 1986 Austin Mini Ritz in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C289 NEG, 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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What year was C289 NEG registered?

C289 NEG is a 1986 Austin Mini Ritz, first registered on 13 January 1986.

Is C289 NEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C289 NEG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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