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C670 ULM

1985 Austin Mini Ritz

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

63,686 mi
Last recorded63,686 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Ritz54,137 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC670 ULM
MakeAustin
ModelMini Ritz
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 63,686 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 63,682 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 63,026 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 62,279 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2014 62,275 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 57,401 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s and n/s/f floor pans are rusty and holed but welded from inside the vehicle

Fail 7 Nov 2013 57,267 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s and n/s/f floor pans are rusty and holed but welded from inside the vehicle

Pass 19 Nov 2012 53,304 miles

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 52,266 miles

vehicle underside and exterior rusty

Fail 4 Nov 2011 52,246 miles

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

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

vehicle underside and exterior rusty

Pass 8 Nov 2010 48,967 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exterior rusty

underside rusty

Fail 3 Nov 2010 48,923 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exterior rusty

underside rusty

Pass 3 Nov 2009 44,990 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 44,990 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 42,836 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 42,832 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 40,230 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2007 40,230 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 39,112 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 39,112 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 39,029 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 39,029 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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C670 ULM is a 1985 Austin Mini Ritz in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 C670 ULM, 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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C670 ULM is a 1985 Austin Mini Ritz, first registered on 19 December 1985.

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