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C749 SFH

1985 Austin Mini Ritz

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,314 mi
Last recorded62,314 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2010
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Ritz54,137 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC749 SFH
MakeAustin
ModelMini Ritz
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2010 62,314 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2010 62,314 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 61,700 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 61,700 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 60,940 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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C749 SFH is a 1985 Austin Mini Ritz in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C749 SFH, 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 C749 SFH registered?

C749 SFH is a 1985 Austin Mini Ritz, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C749 SFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C749 SFH shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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