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C666 ADE

1985 Austin Mini Ritz

Pink Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,791 mi
Last recorded76,791 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Ritz54,137 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC666 ADE
MakeAustin
ModelMini Ritz
Year1985
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 76,791 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 76,791 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 76,782 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 76,627 miles

slight play lower steering column bush

Pass 13 Jul 2018 76,260 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 76,260 miles

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 76,201 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt knuckle joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 76,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt knuckle joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 76,022 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 76,022 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 75,810 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 75,280 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 74,191 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 74,189 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 27 Jun 2012 71,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

drivers seat fore and aft adjustment stiff

Pass 27 Jun 2012 71,959 miles

drivers seat fore and aft adjustment stiff

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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C666 ADE is a 1985 Austin Mini Ritz in Pink with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 C666 ADE, 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 C666 ADE registered?

C666 ADE is a 1985 Austin Mini Ritz, first registered on 2 August 1985.

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