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VCJ 750J

1971 Austin Mini Cooper S

Bronze Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

58,279 mi
Last recorded58,279 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 1971 Austin Mini Cooper S43,699 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCJ 750J
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper S
Year1971
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2021 58,279 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 57,718 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 57,368 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 57,267 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 56,774 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 55,934 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 55,934 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 55,293 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 55,293 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 53,977 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 53,115 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 52,007 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 51,226 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 51,213 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 51,032 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 50,415 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 50,110 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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VCJ 750J is a 1971 Austin Mini Cooper S in Bronze with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VCJ 750J, 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 VCJ 750J registered?

VCJ 750J is a 1971 Austin Mini Cooper S, first registered on 21 July 1971.

Is VCJ 750J safe to buy?

The MOT history for VCJ 750J shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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