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DC13 LVE

2013 Mini Cooper D

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,318 mi
Last recorded98,318 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper D60,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC13 LVE
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 98,318 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 88,907 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2025 88,907 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 81,671 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

TPS light on

offside headlamp has slight blue colour output compared to nearside headlamp

rear subframe corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2024 81,671 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

TPS light on

offside headlamp has slight blue colour output compared to nearside headlamp

rear subframe corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2023 74,541 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 74,541 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 64,291 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 50,334 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 36,643 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 31,350 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front ns and os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 25,695 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 20,147 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 14,767 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 8,524 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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DC13 LVE is a 2013 Mini Cooper D in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DC13 LVE, 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 DC13 LVE registered?

DC13 LVE is a 2013 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 12 March 2013.

Is DC13 LVE safe to buy?

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