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C588 ECV

1985 Austin Mini Ritz

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,193 mi
Last recorded85,193 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2010
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Ritz54,137 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC588 ECV
MakeAustin
ModelMini Ritz
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2010 85,193 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 85,193 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 79,553 miles

Engine oil leak

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)

Fail 6 Jun 2009 79,537 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Engine oil leak

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)

Fail 9 Jun 2008 75,087 miles

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

Offside Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 75,087 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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C588 ECV is a 1985 Austin Mini Ritz in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C588 ECV, 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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C588 ECV is a 1985 Austin Mini Ritz, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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