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C856 WJT

1985 Austin Mini Ritz

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

24,304 mi
Last recorded24,304 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini Ritz54,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC856 WJT
MakeAustin
ModelMini Ritz
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 24,304 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 24,304 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 24,174 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front manifold area and rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both front outer's o/s very slight (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 23,710 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 23,708 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working switch not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2021 23,043 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 22,477 miles

Exhaust blow from manifold area.

Front brake discs poor condition

Pass 23 Aug 2018 22,026 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

general underbody corrosion

Fail 23 Aug 2018 22,026 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2017 20,858 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

evidence of grease around o/s cv gaiter on driveshaft

general light corrosion to floorpans and rear subframe

Fail 4 Aug 2017 20,857 miles

Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function all (2.7.2a)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres cracked on outer edge of tread

evidence of grease around o/s cv gaiter on driveshaft

general light corrosion to floorpans and rear subframe

Pass 18 Jul 2016 20,616 miles

Both front tyre carcasses deteriorating and splitting

Evidence of grease weep from o/s outer cv gaiter

General surface corrosion to floor pans, inner wings and sills

Some corrosion to rear subframe

Fail 12 Jul 2016 20,615 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords carcass badly deteriorated (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Both front tyre carcasses deteriorating and splitting

Evidence of grease weep from o/s outer cv gaiter

Front number plate cracked

General surface corrosion to floor pans, inner wings and sills

Some corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 14 Jul 2015 20,291 miles

N/S/R TYRE IN POOR CONDITION

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 19,908 miles

ENGINE BULKHEAD RUSTY

Pass 24 Jul 2013 19,544 miles

ENGINE BULKHEAD RUSTY

Pass 14 Jul 2012 19,240 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 18,922 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 18,716 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 18,472 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 18,458 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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C856 WJT is a 1985 Austin Mini Ritz in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 C856 WJT, 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 C856 WJT registered?

C856 WJT is a 1985 Austin Mini Ritz, first registered on 1 September 1985.

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