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C766 KFW

1985 Austin Mini Ritz

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,973 mi
Last recorded33,973 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Ritz54,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC766 KFW
MakeAustin
ModelMini Ritz
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 33,973 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 32,293 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 32,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 26,676 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 18 Jan 2012 26,433 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Jan 2012 26,433 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

unable to accertain condition of front inboard brake pads

Pass 19 Jan 2011 26,159 miles

underside of vehicle coated in body protection metal brake pipes also coated making inspection difficult

Fail 18 Jan 2011 26,158 miles

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

underside of vehicle coated in body protection metal brake pipes also coated making inspection difficult

Pass 11 Jan 2010 25,584 miles

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

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

slight brake bind detected on nearside front brake

Pass 13 Jan 2009 25,132 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 24,728 miles

Note:- Brake pipes covered in thick layer of black protective grease like substance.

Pass 29 Jan 2007 24,239 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 24,234 miles

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2006 23,704 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 23,704 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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C766 KFW is a 1985 Austin Mini Ritz in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C766 KFW, 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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C766 KFW is a 1985 Austin Mini Ritz, first registered on 15 August 1985.

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