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VTJ 521H

1970 Austin Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,243 mi
Last recorded99,243 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1970 Austin Mini Cooper29,317 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTJ 521H
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 99,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 99,165 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 99,147 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 98,804 miles

Vehicle showing signs of age underneath

Pass 9 Jun 2015 98,032 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 98,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 97,831 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 97,449 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 97,341 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 97,103 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 96,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 May 2009 96,254 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Cooper?

Based on 4,144 MOT tests across 535 vehicles.

79.6%
Pass Rate
246
Miles/Year
64
Year Lifespan
535
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 150
brake recording little or no effort 128
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 127
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 88
parking brake recording little or no effort 84
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VTJ 521H is a 1970 Austin Mini Cooper in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1970 Austin Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 29,317 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Cooper fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VTJ 521H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 64 years. At 56 years old, this Austin Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VTJ 521H registered?

VTJ 521H is a 1970 Austin Mini Cooper, first registered on 9 February 1970.

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