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B189 CMK

1985 Austin Mini Ritz

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

60,272 mi
Last recorded60,272 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Ritz54,137 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB189 CMK
MakeAustin
ModelMini Ritz
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 60,272 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 60,119 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 59,929 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 59,735 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 59,382 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 59,045 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 58,646 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 58,012 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 57,338 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 56,489 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 55,058 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 53,629 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 52,952 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2012 52,952 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 51,759 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 49,241 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 44,187 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 91,709 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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B189 CMK is a 1985 Austin Mini Ritz in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 B189 CMK, 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 B189 CMK registered?

B189 CMK is a 1985 Austin Mini Ritz, first registered on 3 July 1985.

Is B189 CMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for B189 CMK shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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