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BBB 31J

1970 Austin Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,488 mi
Last recorded31,488 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1970 Austin Mini Cooper S31,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBB 31J
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper S
Year1970
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 3 Oct 2025 31,488 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 31,272 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 30,895 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 30,401 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 30,025 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 29,422 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 29,158 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 28,648 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 28,105 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 27,756 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 27,156 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 27,064 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 26,331 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 25,647 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 25,298 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 24,722 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 24,107 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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BBB 31J is a 1970 Austin Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1970 Austin Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 31,758 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 BBB 31J, 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 56 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 BBB 31J registered?

BBB 31J is a 1970 Austin Mini Cooper S, first registered on 25 November 1970.

Is BBB 31J safe to buy?

The MOT history for BBB 31J shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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