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51 MJ

2013 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 4497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

3,918 mi
Last recorded3,918 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper44,412 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration51 MJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 3,918 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2025 62,765 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 62,765 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2025 3,581 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 3,513 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 61,883 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 3,457 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 61,448 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 61,448 miles

Position lamp not working osf and nsf (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 3,361 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 60,535 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 60,535 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 3,234 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 58,197 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 3,100 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 52,966 miles

rear tyres cracked outer edges badly advise replace

Pass 17 May 2019 47,888 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 47,888 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 2,896 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 2,896 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 30 May 2018 44,617 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 2,704 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 2,697 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 Jun 2017 40,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 2,655 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 2,461 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Apr 2016 2,461 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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51 MJ is a 2013 Mini Cooper in Red with a 4,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2013 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 44,412 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 13 years old, this Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 51 MJ registered?

51 MJ is a 2013 Mini Cooper, first registered on 2 April 2013.

Is 51 MJ safe to buy?

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