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C755 GGF

1985 Austin Mini Ritz

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

23,170 mi
Last recorded23,170 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Ritz54,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC755 GGF
MakeAustin
ModelMini Ritz
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 23,170 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 23,054 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 22,689 miles

Underside of vehicle is undersealed

Pass 5 Aug 2022 22,440 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 3 Aug 2021 22,361 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicles underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 4 Aug 2020 22,229 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 22,131 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 21,986 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 21,791 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 21,615 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 21,362 miles

brake pipes covered in under seal

Pass 21 Aug 2015 20,727 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 19,410 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 22,502 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 54,931 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 53,686 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 53,683 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 51,680 miles

surface corrosion on body and sills

Fail 19 Jun 2007 51,680 miles

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

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

surface corrosion on body sills and body

Pass 26 Sep 2005 51,121 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 51,121 miles

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

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

corrosion on sills and subframes

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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C755 GGF is a 1985 Austin Mini Ritz in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 C755 GGF, 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 C755 GGF registered?

C755 GGF is a 1985 Austin Mini Ritz, first registered on 6 September 1985.

Is C755 GGF safe to buy?

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