MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
56,966 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
corroded rear valence
o/s rear arch holed
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
corroded rear valance
fuel pipe fixed to brake pipe.
offside rear arc holed.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini Ritz?
Based on 1,721 MOT tests across 205 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C231 CJO is a 1985 Austin Mini Ritz in Silver 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 C231 CJO, 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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C231 CJO is a 1985 Austin Mini Ritz, first registered on 1 August 1985.
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