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MYJ 887J

1971 Austin Mini Cooper S

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

21,326 mi
Last recorded21,326 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1971 Austin Mini Cooper S43,699 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMYJ 887J
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper S
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 21,326 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 21,011 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 20,734 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 20,389 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 19,824 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 19,579 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 19,370 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 19,207 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 19,124 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 19,124 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

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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MYJ 887J is a 1971 Austin Mini Cooper S in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MYJ 887J, 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 MYJ 887J registered?

MYJ 887J is a 1971 Austin Mini Cooper S, first registered on 8 July 1971.

Is MYJ 887J safe to buy?

The MOT history for MYJ 887J shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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