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C86 HVX

1985 Austin Mini Ritz

Turquoise Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

66,008 mi
Last recorded66,008 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Ritz54,137 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC86 HVX
MakeAustin
ModelMini Ritz
Year1985
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 66,008 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 87,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jul 2014 87,966 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2013 83,270 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2012 81,330 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 72,794 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 63,895 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

off side rear tyre close to limit

Pass 10 May 2006 54,251 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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C86 HVX is a 1985 Austin Mini Ritz in Turquoise with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 C86 HVX, 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 C86 HVX registered?

C86 HVX is a 1985 Austin Mini Ritz, first registered on 23 October 1985.

Is C86 HVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C86 HVX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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