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C847 UKV

1985 Austin Mini Ritz

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

32,482 mi
Last recorded32,482 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Ritz54,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC847 UKV
MakeAustin
ModelMini Ritz
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 32,482 miles

front brake disks corroded on contact faces

underbody slightly corroding

underside has various repairs and undersealed

various brake pipes slightly corroded/greased

Pass 3 Jun 2016 30,264 miles

front disks corroded

offside front wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 3 Jun 2016 30,264 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front disks corroded

offside front wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 12 Oct 2015 30,264 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear (3.6.B.1)

front brake disks corroded

offside front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 20 Jun 2013 29,331 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 29,331 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 28,191 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 28,189 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 27,926 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

general corrosion to underside

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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C847 UKV is a 1985 Austin Mini Ritz in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 C847 UKV, 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 C847 UKV registered?

C847 UKV is a 1985 Austin Mini Ritz, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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