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C743 SOY

1985 Austin Mini Ritz

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

55,710 mi
Last recorded55,710 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Ritz54,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC743 SOY
MakeAustin
ModelMini Ritz
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 55,710 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 55,324 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 55,324 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 54,810 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 54,810 miles

Nearside Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 54,188 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 53,696 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 53,694 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 145/70/12 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 53,631 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 52,820 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 52,820 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 52,174 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 51,160 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 49,816 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 49,811 miles

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 48,489 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 48,489 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 47,091 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 47,076 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 45,390 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 45,360 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 43,854 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 41,795 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 41,728 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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C743 SOY is a 1985 Austin Mini Ritz in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 C743 SOY, 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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C743 SOY is a 1985 Austin Mini Ritz, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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