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YJN 781J

1971 Morris Mini Cooper S

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

2,272 mi
Last recorded2,272 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1971 Morris Mini Cooper S44,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJN 781J
MakeMorris
ModelMini Cooper S
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 2,272 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 2,219 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 101,948 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 101,948 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 1,440 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 100,982 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 100,289 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 99,912 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 99,025 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 98,729 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 100,004 miles

slight deteriation rear no plate ( fading )

Fail 22 Jul 2016 97,999 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight deteriation rear no plate ( fading )

Pass 7 Aug 2015 97,960 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 96,308 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 95,636 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 95,612 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 93,666 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 93,096 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 92,395 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 91,266 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 91,266 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 90,795 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 90,116 miles

How Reliable is the Morris Mini Cooper S?

Based on 3,162 MOT tests across 439 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
208
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake recording little or no effort 92
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 84
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 66
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 55
Stop lamp not working 55
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YJN 781J is a 1971 Morris Mini Cooper S in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1971 Morris Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 44,888 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morris Mini Cooper S fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJN 781J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 55 years old, this Morris Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YJN 781J registered?

YJN 781J is a 1971 Morris Mini Cooper S, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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