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AE05 ABY

2013 Mini Countryman

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

146,213 mi
Last recorded146,213 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mini Countryman51,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 ABY
MakeMini
ModelCountryman
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 146,213 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge bald. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front wheel arch trim damaged/ loose. unlikely to become detached.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 142,521 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 25 Jan 2024 137,170 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front radiator support bolts missing

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 132,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge. cut in outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front radiator housing insecure at bottom (bolts missing)

radiator fan insecure

Fail 26 Jan 2023 132,282 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge. cut in outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front radiator housing insecure at bottom (bolts missing)

radiator fan insecure

Pass 1 Feb 2022 122,360 miles

ENGINE OIL LOW

Fail 1 Feb 2022 122,360 miles

ENGINE OIL LOW

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 103,383 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 103,383 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 79,602 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 66,961 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 53,264 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 39,373 miles

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman?

Based on 669,227 MOT tests across 102,420 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
5,793
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
102,420
On UK Roads
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AE05 ABY is a 2013 Mini Countryman in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2013 Mini Countryman models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 51,612 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Countryman typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 13 years old, this Mini Countryman is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE05 ABY is a 2013 Mini Countryman, first registered on 21 December 2013.

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