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AFL 630J

1971 Austin Mini Cooper S

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,482 mi
Last recorded77,482 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1971 Austin Mini Cooper S43,699 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFL 630J
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper S
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 77,482 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 76,805 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 76,301 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 76,045 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 75,651 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 75,651 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 75,170 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 74,401 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 73,328 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 73,328 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 72,599 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 72,599 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 72,042 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 70,328 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 70,328 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 69,325 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 67,389 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 67,388 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 66,733 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 65,639 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 65,017 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 63,299 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 63,072 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 63,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 62,729 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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AFL 630J is a 1971 Austin Mini Cooper S in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AFL 630J, 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 AFL 630J registered?

AFL 630J is a 1971 Austin Mini Cooper S, first registered on 11 May 1971.

Is AFL 630J safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFL 630J shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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