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ONB 121H

1970 Austin Mini Cooper S

Beige Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,429 mi
Last recorded82,429 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1970 Austin Mini Cooper S31,758 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationONB 121H
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper S
Year1970
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 82,429 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 82,423 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2016 15,190 miles

offside front and rear tyres cracked on the sidewalls

Pass 7 Apr 2011 24,796 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 24,328 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 23,541 miles

slight play in offside inner driveshaft coupling

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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ONB 121H is a 1970 Austin Mini Cooper S in Beige with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 S fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ONB 121H, 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 ONB 121H registered?

ONB 121H is a 1970 Austin Mini Cooper S, first registered on 1 March 1970.

Is ONB 121H safe to buy?

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