MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
26,077 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini Ritz?
Based on 1,721 MOT tests across 205 vehicles.
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C490 AEU is a 1985 Austin Mini Ritz in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.
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 C490 AEU, 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 C490 AEU registered?
C490 AEU is a 1985 Austin Mini Ritz, first registered on 6 August 1985.
Is C490 AEU safe to buy?
The MOT history for C490 AEU shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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