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C835 HFL

1985 Austin Mini Ritz

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

26,680 mi
Last recorded26,680 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Ritz54,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC835 HFL
MakeAustin
ModelMini Ritz
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 26,680 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 26,670 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 26,570 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 26,507 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 26,476 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 26,476 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 May 2015 26,402 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r subframe corroded (not holed)

Fail 8 May 2015 26,402 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r subframe corroded (not holed)

Pass 13 May 2014 26,325 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 26,325 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 26,211 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 26,070 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 25,963 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 25,963 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

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

Pass 1 May 2007 25,949 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 25,903 miles
Pass 12 May 2005 25,507 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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C835 HFL is a 1985 Austin Mini Ritz in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 C835 HFL, 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 C835 HFL registered?

C835 HFL is a 1985 Austin Mini Ritz, first registered on 22 August 1985.

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