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ETJ 497J

1971 Austin Mini Cooper S

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

65,959 mi
Last recorded65,959 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 1971 Austin Mini Cooper S43,699 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationETJ 497J
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper S
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 65,959 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 63,229 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 60,710 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 59,727 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 58,769 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 57,103 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 546,454 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 545,805 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear showing signs of surface rust

Pass 1 Sep 2015 53,346 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 51,116 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 49,364 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 48,323 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 48,304 miles

Nearside Front Upper Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 46,750 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 45,965 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 44,827 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 44,761 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 43,250 miles

o/s/f wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 26 Oct 2007 42,013 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 41,272 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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ETJ 497J is a 1971 Austin Mini Cooper S in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 ETJ 497J, 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 ETJ 497J registered?

ETJ 497J is a 1971 Austin Mini Cooper S, first registered on 10 May 1971.

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