1966 Austin MINI Cooper 1.3L Petrol · JHS 966D

The 2023‑12‑22 MOT at 17,247 miles recorded a pass with no defects noted, indicating that the vehicle’s current condition meets the DVSA roadworthiness standard and that the maintenance record is stable. At 17,247 miles since the car’s 1966 manufacture, the average annual mileage is roughly 287 miles, a figure that reflects light usage or extended periods of inactivity rather than rapid wear. The record is sparse, containing only this single test, and shows no evidence of mileage spikes or accumulated wear over recent years. A buyer should therefore inspect the suspension bushes and coil springs for corrosion or sag, examine the brake discs and calipers for binding or uneven wear, verify the structural integrity of the chassis for rust, and check the exhaust system and tyre condition, as these components commonly deteriorate on low‑mileage classics despite a clean MOT.