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UOD 400J

1971 Austin Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

62,799 mi
Last recorded62,799 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1971 Austin Mini Cooper S43,699 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUOD 400J
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper S
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 62,799 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 62,543 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 62,157 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 61,994 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 61,917 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 61,696 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 61,598 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 61,481 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear fuel pipe perishing

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 61,480 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear fuel pipe perishing

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 61,235 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noise

Offside Front wheel bearing noise

Offside Rear wheel bearing noise

n/s/f & o/sf suspension knuckle boots adrift

Pass 3 Aug 2016 60,833 miles

o/s/f n/s/f outer c/v boots perishing

o/s/f n/s/f suspension knuckle joint boots adrift

o/s/r n/s/r wheel bearings slightly noisey

surface corrosion exhaust

Pass 30 Jul 2015 60,609 miles

battery box rusty

o/s/f n/s/f outer c/v boots perishing

surface corrosion exhaust

Pass 24 Jul 2014 60,378 miles

o/s/f n/s/f outer c/v boots perishing corrosion exhaust o/s/f n/s/f bump stops split o/s/r n/s/r wheel bearings slightly noisey rust hole in battery box o/s/f n/s/f suspension kuckle joint boots adrift

Pass 5 Aug 2013 59,992 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 59,992 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

o/s/f n/s/f outer c/v boots perishing o/s/f bump stop split o/s/r n/s/r wheel bearings slightly noisey battery box rust holes o/s/f n/s/f suspension kuckle joint boots adrift slight grease leakage o/ and n/s inner drive shaft boots rear foot brake re

readings slightly low

Pass 25 Jul 2012 59,554 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 May 2010 59,406 miles

slight fraying n/s/f seat belt webbing o/s/f n/s/f track rod end boots split slight play n/s/f n/s/r hub bearings rear brake readings slightly low o/s/f n/s/f outer c/v boots perishing oil leaks engine smokes rear wheel bearings slihtly noisey

Pass 5 Jun 2009 59,284 miles

slight fraying n/s/f seat belt o/s/f n/s/f track rod boots split both outer c/v boots perishing slight play n/s/f ball joints rear foot brake readings low slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 3 Nov 2006 59,280 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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UOD 400J is a 1971 Austin Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 UOD 400J, 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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UOD 400J is a 1971 Austin Mini Cooper S, first registered on 7 May 1971.

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