MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,869 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
slight play front inner joints
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
slight bind n/s/f wheel
slight play front inner joints
How Reliable is the Austin Mini Ritz?
Based on 1,721 MOT tests across 205 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C985 EWO is a 1985 Austin Mini Ritz in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 C985 EWO, 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 C985 EWO registered?
C985 EWO is a 1985 Austin Mini Ritz, first registered on 9 August 1985.
Is C985 EWO safe to buy?
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