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Austin Mini Ritz

Blue · Petrol · 1985 · 998 cc

245 DHRMOT history

245 DHR is a blue petrol Austin Mini Ritz first used on 2 Aug 1985. Its MOT expired on 29 Mar 2023 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 12,264 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2022.

245 DHR blue Austin MINI – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Mar 2023
Mileage
12,264 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2022
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
245 DHR
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin
Model
Mini Ritz
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
1985
First used
2 Aug 1985
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

245 DHR was last recorded at 12,264 miles on 30 Mar 2022, 143 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Mar 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Sept 2012: 56,057 miles, lower than 99,502 miles on 12 Sept 2008.
  • 14 Sept 2015: 10,225 miles, lower than 101,829 miles on 8 Sept 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
12,121 miles · 30 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
143 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 12,264 miles
  • 2021 – 12,121 miles
  • 2019 – 11,885 miles
  • 2018 – 11,435 miles
  • 2017 – 10,991 miles
  • 2016 – 10,780 miles
  • 2015 – 10,225 miles
  • 2014 – 7,573 miles
  • 2013 – 6,896 miles
  • 2012 – 5,605 miles
  • 2008 – 99,502 miles
  • 2007 – 92,143 miles
  • 2006 – 84,497 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass12,264 miles
  • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
  • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2017
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2016

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 17 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass12,264 miles (+143)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    12,264 miles
    Test number
    454279343959
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass12,121 miles (+236)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    12,121 miles
    Test number
    113284992289
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass11,885 miles (+450)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    11,885 miles
    Test number
    630166274995
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Road wheel slightly distorted both wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  4. Pass11,435 miles (+444)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    11,435 miles
    Test number
    524753514309
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass10,991 miles (+211)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    10,991 miles
    Test number
    606663423251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  6. Pass10,780 miles (+555)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    10,780 miles
    Test number
    953407661807
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  7. Pass10,225 miles (-91,604)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    10,225 miles
    Test number
    310813543330
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  8. Fail101,829 miles (+94,256)5 failures2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,829 miles
    Test number
    635075938297
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  9. Pass7,573 miles (+677)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    7,573 miles
    Test number
    425895454208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  10. Pass6,896 miles (+1,291)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    6,896 miles
    Test number
    695108933266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  11. Pass5,605 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    5,605 miles
    Test number
    286219552264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  12. Fail56,057 miles (-43,445)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,057 miles
    Test number
    987099252276
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  13. Pass99,502 miles (+7,359)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    99,502 miles
    Test number
    453156558219
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front sub-frame rear mountings deteriated.
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass92,143 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    92,143 miles
    Test number
    114263637214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail92,143 miles (+7,646)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,143 miles
    Test number
    421992637238
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass84,497 miles (+66)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    84,497 miles
    Test number
    832380336228
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Fail84,431 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,431 miles
    Test number
    774438496107
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • FailureExhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)
    • FailureOffside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Questions about 245 DHR

What vehicle is registration 245 DHR currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 245 DHR on a blue petrol Austin Mini Ritz first used on 2 Aug 1985. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 245 DHR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 245 DHR expired on 29 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 245 DHR?
The MOT on 245 DHR expired on 29 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 245 DHR done?
245 DHR was recorded at 12,264 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2022.
Has 245 DHR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 245 DHR has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2015.
Has the mileage on 245 DHR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 15 Sept 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 245 DHR find?
245 DHR passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2022 with 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: all direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute; nearside steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 3 more.

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