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C350 BYF

1985 Austin Mini Ritz

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,645 mi
Last recorded65,645 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2009
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Ritz54,137 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC350 BYF
MakeAustin
ModelMini Ritz
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2009 65,645 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 65,637 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 62,665 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 56,720 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 53,097 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

f/no plate slightly damaged

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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C350 BYF is a 1985 Austin Mini Ritz in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 C350 BYF, 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 C350 BYF registered?

C350 BYF is a 1985 Austin Mini Ritz, first registered on 11 September 1985.

Is C350 BYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C350 BYF shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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