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C722 FBO

1985 Austin Mini Ritz

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,275 mi
Last recorded40,275 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Ritz54,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC722 FBO
MakeAustin
ModelMini Ritz
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 40,275 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 40,275 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 40,275 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 42,075 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 40,275 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 40,275 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 39,578 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 395,672 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 395,672 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 39,530 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 39,496 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 39,406 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2007 39,395 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 39,373 miles

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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C722 FBO is a 1985 Austin Mini Ritz in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C722 FBO, 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 C722 FBO registered?

C722 FBO is a 1985 Austin Mini Ritz, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C722 FBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C722 FBO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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