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GUY 492J

1971 Austin Mini Cooper S

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

51,098 mi
Last recorded51,098 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 1971 Austin Mini Cooper S43,699 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUY 492J
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper S
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 51,098 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 51,095 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 51,074 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 51,069 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 51,002 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 50,963 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 50,930 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 50,891 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 50,859 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 50,798 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 50,764 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 50,638 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 50,571 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 50,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 50,419 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 50,235 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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GUY 492J is a 1971 Austin Mini Cooper S in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 GUY 492J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GUY 492J registered?

GUY 492J is a 1971 Austin Mini Cooper S, first registered on 17 May 1971.

Is GUY 492J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GUY 492J shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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