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C187 OPN

1985 Austin Mini Ritz

Pink Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,325 mi
Last recorded63,325 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2011
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Ritz54,137 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC187 OPN
MakeAustin
ModelMini Ritz
Year1985
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2011 63,325 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 63,319 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 61,204 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 58,161 miles

fuel pipe under fuel tank perished

Pass 14 Jul 2008 53,023 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 49,268 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front suspension close to bump stop.

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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C187 OPN is a 1985 Austin Mini Ritz in Pink with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C187 OPN, 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 C187 OPN registered?

C187 OPN is a 1985 Austin Mini Ritz, first registered on 1 October 1985.

Is C187 OPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C187 OPN shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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