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C653 NWV

1985 Austin Mini Ritz

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2023
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

94,829 mi
Last recorded94,829 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2022
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Ritz54,137 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC653 NWV
MakeAustin
ModelMini Ritz
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2022 94,829 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2022 94,829 miles

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))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 94,492 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 94,481 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 94,026 miles

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2018 94,023 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 93,528 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2016 93,526 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 92,969 miles

both rear subframe mounts areas slightly corroded

front engine stabilizer mount broken

nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

offside floor corroded

slight oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2015 92,962 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 92,078 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 80,696 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 80,612 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 79,746 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2012 79,738 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 78,346 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2011 78,340 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 77,114 miles

front tyres perished and slightly worn edges

slight play both rear radius arm bearing pins

Fail 25 Aug 2010 77,105 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 75,936 miles

both rear & n/s/f tyres slightly perished

both rear tyres several cuts in tread not to cords

n/s/f sidelight dim

Fail 21 Aug 2009 75,931 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 72,868 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 72,864 miles

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)

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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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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