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451 DPB

2013 Mini Cooper D

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

73,968 mi
Last recorded73,968 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper D60,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration451 DPB
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 73,968 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides outer (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 71,537 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 68,614 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 23 Feb 2022 65,637 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil strut (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 65,634 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak strut (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect strut (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking around treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil strut (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 62,659 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 62,652 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front wheel binding

Pass 16 Jan 2020 59,827 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 57,982 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 49,256 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 41,399 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 35,668 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 32,375 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D?

Based on 102,243 MOT tests across 8,949 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,017
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
8,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 510
Registration plate lamp not working 410
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451 DPB is a 2013 Mini Cooper D in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2013 Mini Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 60,954 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper D fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 451 DPB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 13 years old, this Mini Cooper D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 451 DPB registered?

451 DPB is a 2013 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 29 March 2013.

Is 451 DPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 451 DPB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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