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ExpiredMileage
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Nearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting below b post (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury floor (6.2.1 (a) (i))
fuel line corroded
front to rear brake pipe corroded
nearside front outer cv boot split by inner clip leaking grease
oil leak
rear number plate deteriorated
rear sub frame covered in underseal
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened x2 holes (5.3.3 (b) (i))
front to rear brake pipe corroded
fuel line corroded
nearside front outer cv boot split by inner clip leaking grease
oil leak
rear number plate deteriorated
fuel pipes corroded
oil leak
Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame fractured and corroded (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of inner arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of inner arch (2.4.A.3)
fuel pipes corroded
oil leak
both front lower arm ball joint dust covers weeping grease
both rear brake pipes corroded
front engine mount broken
nearside front steering rack boot deteriorated
nearside rear sub frame corroded
offside rear light slight interference
oil leak
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear tail pipe (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of inner arch (2.4.A.3)
both front lower arm ball joint dust covers weeping grease
both rear brake pipes corroded
front engine mount broken
nearside front steering rack boot deteriorated
nearside rear sub frame corroded
offside rear light slight interference
oil leak
both rear subframe mounts areas slightly corroded
front engine stabilizer mount broken
nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded
offside floor corroded
slight oil leak
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
both rear subframe mounts areas slightly corroded
front engine stabilizer mount broken
nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded
offside floor corroded
slight oil leak
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
offside front floor corroded
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
nearside steering rack boot perished
offside front floor has corrosion
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
nearside steering rack boot perished
offside front floor has corrosion
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
all front subframe bushes have slight movement
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
all front subframe bushes have slight movement
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres perished getting close to wear bars
offside rear tyre perished getting close to wear bars
slight movement in both rear front subframe bushes
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres perished getting close to wear bars
offside rear tyre perished getting close to wear bars
slight movement in both rear front subframe bushes
front tyres perished and slightly worn edges
slight play both rear radius arm bearing pins
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
front tyres perished and slightly worn edges
slight play both rear radius arm bearing pins
both rear & n/s/f tyres slightly perished
both rear tyres several cuts in tread not to cords
n/s/f sidelight dim
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
both rear & n/s/f tyres slightly perished
both rear tyres several cuts in tread not to cords
n/s/f sidelight dim
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
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C653 NWV is a 1985 Austin Mini Ritz in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 C653 NWV, 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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C653 NWV is a 1985 Austin Mini Ritz, first registered on 4 September 1985.
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