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C442 NBL

1985 Austin Mini Ritz

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,255 mi
Last recorded22,255 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Ritz54,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC442 NBL
MakeAustin
ModelMini Ritz
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 22,255 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 22,248 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2011 19,738 miles

nsf steering rack mount bush is perished and has slight play

nsf tyre is getting low

osf tyre is low and perished

Fail 21 Jan 2011 19,728 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

nsf steering rack mount bush is perished and has slight play

nsf tyre is getting low

osf tyre is low and perished

Pass 2 Mar 2009 13,763 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 13,632 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 13,398 miles

off side rear foot brake low reading

Pass 9 Sep 2005 12,326 miles

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

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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C442 NBL is a 1985 Austin Mini Ritz in Silver 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 C442 NBL, 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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C442 NBL is a 1985 Austin Mini Ritz, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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