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BJ13 SGU

2013 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

117,226 mi
Last recorded117,226 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper44,412 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ13 SGU
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 117,226 miles

Offside Front stone chip in wind screen

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 117,225 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front stone chip in wind screen

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 111,114 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 111,114 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen mislead (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 102,723 miles

Oil leak

All underbody and components corroded

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

Fail 15 Feb 2024 102,716 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine has misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 89,733 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 78,774 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 70,444 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear tyres perished/cracked between tread

nearside front tyre worn heavily on outer edge

Pass 10 Feb 2020 64,132 miles

Front exhaust flexi section in poor condition.

O/s number plate light not working.

Rear brake discs worn.

Pass 16 Feb 2019 54,809 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 54,809 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 48,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has damage to sidewall

Pass 10 Apr 2017 42,835 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 42,835 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 36,426 miles

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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BJ13 SGU is a 2013 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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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BJ13 SGU is a 2013 Mini Cooper, first registered on 16 May 2013.

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