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C201 FTH

1985 Austin Mini Ritz

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,182 mi
Last recorded56,182 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Ritz54,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC201 FTH
MakeAustin
ModelMini Ritz
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 56,182 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 56,175 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 56,174 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 56,131 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 56,131 miles

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

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 55,901 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 55,711 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 55,711 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2011 55,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 55,624 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 55,388 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 52,941 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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C201 FTH is a 1985 Austin Mini Ritz in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C201 FTH, 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 C201 FTH registered?

C201 FTH is a 1985 Austin Mini Ritz, first registered on 25 September 1985.

Is C201 FTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C201 FTH shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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