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C902 DNK

1985 Austin Mini Ritz

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

71,416 mi
Last recorded71,416 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Ritz54,137 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC902 DNK
MakeAustin
ModelMini Ritz
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 71,416 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 71,381 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 71,367 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 71,252 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 71,190 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 71,172 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 71,062 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 70,946 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017
Pass 15 Apr 2016 39,164 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 37,831 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 35,539 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 35,224 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 35,164 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 35,163 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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C902 DNK 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 86.7%.

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 C902 DNK, 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 C902 DNK registered?

C902 DNK is a 1985 Austin Mini Ritz, first registered on 10 September 1985.

Is C902 DNK safe to buy?

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