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1965 Austin Mini Cooper S (1275cc)
United Kingdom • 7 Mar 2026 • Lot 22r
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a restored 1965 Mini Cooper S, restored in 2019 by marque specialists. It features matching numbers and has been owned by the vendor for thirteen years, with ~4,000 miles driven since restoration.
Condition
8
Restored with few non-original parts.
/ 10
[Transmission]
Transmission:
CA257799396
Chassis No:
Odometer:
4,000 miles
DOT 580D
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Comprehensively restored by marque specialists in 2019 at a cost of more than £40,000
Matching-numbers example
Offered from thirteen-year ownership
To many, including its designer Alec Issigonis, the idea that the Mini might be used as anything other than basic transport was an anathema, and the idea of a high-performance version was laughable.
John Cooper saw it quite differently and already knew quite a bit about tuning BMC's A-Series engine.
He was running the company's Formula Junior effort at the time, and a test drive in a prototype Mini convinced him of the car's competition potential.
The resulting ‘Cooper’, launched in September 1961, offered a size/price/performance package that was nothing short of miraculous.
The Mini Cooper soon established its credentials as a rally and race winner, and the stage was set for even faster versions.
A more powerful Mini Cooper, dubbed the 'S', was developed in tandem and released in 1963, of which this is one.
Built in October 1965, DO...
Points of note
£8,599
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£25,771
Median Price (Since 2020)
£143,750
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Invalid
Test Failed on Jul 25 2012
Latest MOT Mileage
7,341 miles
Registration Date
1966-01-01
MOT History
Failed
On Jul 25 2012 with 7,341 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Passed
On Jul 25 2012 with 7,341 miles
Failed
On Feb 28 2009 with 73,201 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Passed
On Feb 28 2009 with 73,201 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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