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C49 CAG

1985 Austin Mini Ritz

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

46,574 mi
Last recorded46,574 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Ritz54,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC49 CAG
MakeAustin
ModelMini Ritz
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 46,574 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 45,884 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 45,283 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 43,756 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 42,444 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 41,522 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 41,213 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 39,826 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 38,759 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 38,748 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 36,118 miles

slight play in all wheel bearings

wipers have a slightly reduced clearing effect

Pass 7 Jul 2011 34,438 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 34,436 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

near side headlamp aim borderline high.

off side headlamp borderline low.

security of rear exhaust system.

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed.

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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C49 CAG is a 1985 Austin Mini Ritz in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 C49 CAG, 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 C49 CAG registered?

C49 CAG is a 1985 Austin Mini Ritz, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C49 CAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C49 CAG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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