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VAE 357H

1969 Morris Mini Cooper S

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

14,905 mi
Last recorded14,905 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1969 Morris Mini Cooper S30,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAE 357H
MakeMorris
ModelMini Cooper S
Year1969
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 14,905 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 13,407 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 10,335 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 9,798 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 7,305 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 6,830 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 6,545 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 5,627 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 5,104 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 1,285 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 98,305 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 96,908 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 96,908 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

How Reliable is the Morris Mini Cooper S?

Based on 3,162 MOT tests across 439 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
208
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake recording little or no effort 92
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 84
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 66
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 55
Stop lamp not working 55
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VAE 357H is a 1969 Morris Mini Cooper S in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1969 Morris Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 30,779 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morris Mini Cooper S fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VAE 357H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 57 years old, this Morris 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 VAE 357H registered?

VAE 357H is a 1969 Morris Mini Cooper S, first registered on 25 September 1969.

Is VAE 357H safe to buy?

The MOT history for VAE 357H shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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