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KMU 294K

1971 Austin Mini Cooper S

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,603 mi
Last recorded75,603 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1971 Austin Mini Cooper S43,699 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKMU 294K
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper S
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 30 Jul 2025 75,603 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 74,791 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 74,594 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 74,158 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 73,843 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 73,324 miles

Slight corrosion in offside front floor

Pass 13 Mar 2010 78,253 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 71,987 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 71,919 miles

poor repair too both outter sills

rear brake pipe needs attention

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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KMU 294K is a 1971 Austin Mini Cooper S in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KMU 294K, 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 KMU 294K registered?

KMU 294K is a 1971 Austin Mini Cooper S, first registered on 24 August 1971.

Is KMU 294K safe to buy?

The MOT history for KMU 294K shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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