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C485 LFF

1986 Austin Mini Ritz

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,623 mi
Last recorded45,623 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Ritz39,687 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC485 LFF
MakeAustin
ModelMini Ritz
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 45,623 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 40,085 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 39,688 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 39,688 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 May 2013 39,686 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 39,575 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 39,575 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 39,570 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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C485 LFF is a 1986 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 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 C485 LFF, 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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C485 LFF is a 1986 Austin Mini Ritz, first registered on 19 March 1986.

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