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Est: £30,000 - £35,000
1966 Austin Mini Cooper 1275 S
UK • 14 Nov 2026 • Lot 231
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
A restored 1965 Mini Cooper 1275 S in Tartan Red, a rare classic that underwent a £40k restoration in 2019. It boasts a documented history and was one of the most powerful Mark 1 variants.
Condition
8
Restored by specialist, excellent condition
/ 10
12,099 miles
CA2S7799396
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
DOT 580D
1966
Auction
Description
Decades before the hot hatch became a “thing” the Mini Cooper and its variants paved the way, an attainable icon, yet motorsport legend, dominating 1960s rallying and touring car racing.
By packing a punchy, highly tunable 1,275cc engine into Alec Issigonis's revolutionary front-wheel- drive layout, the most powerful version of the Mark 1, the Cooper 1275 S, is now rightly considered the one to have. According to the accompanying Heritage Certificate, this 1275 S was built on the 6th October 1965 leaving the factory in Tartan Red with a black roof, factory 4.5in wheels, and a red and gold interior which was to be warmed by the optional heater.
Supplied by Carey and Lambert Ltd. of Southampton, it was registered to the first of just four keepers on the 1st January 1966. Fast forward to 2019 when the Mini was treated to a no expense spared restoration costing over £40,000 carried out by marque specialist Country Classic Cars Ltd. The restoration included the bodywork, an engine and gea...
Price Analysis vs Other Mini Cooper Ss
£8,599
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£25,583
Median Price (Since 2020)
£143,750
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 9th Apr 2025
Latest MOT mileage:
11,353 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 10th Apr 2024, 11,353 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Failed
On 13th Mar 2024, 11,353 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Major:
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed
On 22nd Apr 2022, 10,839 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Failed
On 21st Apr 2022, 10,839 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Major:
- Offside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
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