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C68 KAW

1985 Austin Mini Ritz

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Ritz54,137 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC68 KAW
MakeAustin
ModelMini Ritz
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc
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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2026
Pass 8 Jun 2022 58,048 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 58,048 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 58,048 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured engine bay (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 58,048 miles

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

Offside Oil leaking excessively from transmission driveshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured engine bay (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Dec 2018 58,048 miles

Drive shaft securing bolt missing n/s & o/s locking pins (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested due to no high beams (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired n/s & o/s outer sills not welded as per mot requirements (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 31 Oct 2018 58,481 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground underneath near gear stick (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Nov 2017 58,048 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end inappropriately modified (2.2.C.1e)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front bump stop missing

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2016 56,904 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 55,232 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 55,232 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 55,232 miles

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

Nearside Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front bumper insercure

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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C68 KAW is a 1985 Austin Mini Ritz in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 C68 KAW, 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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C68 KAW is a 1985 Austin Mini Ritz, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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