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EDM 183J

1971 Austin Mini Cooper S

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

23,683 mi
Last recorded23,683 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1971 Austin Mini Cooper S43,699 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDM 183J
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper S
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 23,683 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 23,477 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 22,328 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 21,602 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 21,265 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 20,571 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 18,582 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 18,046 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 17,769 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 17,610 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 17,350 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 17,013 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 16,234 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 May 2012 14,254 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 May 2012 14,254 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 May 2011 11,548 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 7,408 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 4,832 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 1,168 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 7,810 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 6,438 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Cooper S?

Based on 3,935 MOT tests across 527 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
258
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
527
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake recording little or no effort 124
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 100
Stop lamp not working 72
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 64
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 64
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EDM 183J is a 1971 Austin Mini Cooper S in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1971 Austin Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 43,699 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Cooper S fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EDM 183J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 55 years old, this Austin Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EDM 183J registered?

EDM 183J is a 1971 Austin Mini Cooper S, first registered on 1 April 1971.

Is EDM 183J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EDM 183J shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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