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VKA 290H

1970 Austin Mini Cooper S

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

34,048 mi
Last recorded34,048 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1970 Austin Mini Cooper S31,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVKA 290H
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper S
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 34,048 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 34,042 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 34,038 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 34,036 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 33,942 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 33,840 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 33,828 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 33,798 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 33,788 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 33,781 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 33,772 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 33,769 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 33,769 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 33,741 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 33,402 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 33,342 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 33,342 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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VKA 290H is a 1970 Austin Mini Cooper S in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 VKA 290H, 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 VKA 290H registered?

VKA 290H is a 1970 Austin Mini Cooper S, first registered on 18 February 1970.

Is VKA 290H safe to buy?

The MOT history for VKA 290H shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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