1970 Morris Mini Cooper — MOT History by Age
How cars manufactured in 1970 perform at MOT as they age
56 years
Current Age
90.0%
Latest Pass Rate
30
Total Tests (All Years)
49,021 mi
Avg Mileage (Latest)
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Best vintage for Mini Cooper
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How This Car Ages
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Pass Rate Trend
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Year-by-Year MOT Results
2009
90.0%
Age (yrs) 39Tests 30Avg Mileage 49,021Top Failure Brakes — 6.7%
Common MOT Failures
Top failure categories across all test years for 1970 Morris Mini Cooper, with age trends.
Brakes
6.7%
— Consistent
Suspension
6.7%
— Consistent
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
3.3%
— Consistent
Steering
3.3%
— Consistent
How Failures Change With Age
Comparing failure rates between the youngest and oldest test years.
| Category | At Youngest | At Oldest | Change | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 6.7% (39 yrs) | 6.7% (39 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Suspension | 6.7% (39 yrs) | 6.7% (39 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment | 3.3% (39 yrs) | 3.3% (39 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Steering | 3.3% (39 yrs) | 3.3% (39 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
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About This Data
This page shows how Morris Mini Cooper cars manufactured in 1970 perform at MOT as they age. Data spans from 2009 to 2009, covering 30 tests. Pass rates naturally decline with age as components wear.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.