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C396 GVP

1985 Austin Mini Ritz

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,382 mi
Last recorded50,382 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Ritz54,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC396 GVP
MakeAustin
ModelMini Ritz
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 50,382 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 49,703 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 49,703 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

offside front tyre split on inner sidewall

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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C396 GVP is a 1985 Austin Mini Ritz in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C396 GVP, 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 C396 GVP registered?

C396 GVP is a 1985 Austin Mini Ritz, first registered on 20 September 1985.

Is C396 GVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C396 GVP shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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