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C440 JTL

1985 Austin Mini Ritz

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,605 mi
Last recorded61,605 miles
Recorded on19 May 2015
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Ritz54,137 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC440 JTL
MakeAustin
ModelMini Ritz
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2015 61,605 miles

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

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

Oil leak

underbody exxesively undersealed

Pass 24 Apr 2014 77,146 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2011 74,149 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2010 74,149 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jan 2010 74,149 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2009 68,574 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 68,570 miles

Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Lower Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2007 60,756 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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C440 JTL is a 1985 Austin Mini Ritz in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C440 JTL, 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 C440 JTL registered?

C440 JTL is a 1985 Austin Mini Ritz, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C440 JTL safe to buy?

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