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DL05 HOW

2013 Mini Mini (R60)

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests36 (24 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,797 mi
Last recorded102,797 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mini Mini (R60)49,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL05 HOW
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

24 pass 12 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 102,797 miles

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

a/c pipe not bolted into support bracket at o/s of engine

scale on front disc inner faces

side skirts fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2026 81,381 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 81,380 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 99,226 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 75,541 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2025 75,535 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 96,628 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 96,628 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 87,077 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2023 87,077 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 67,541 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 67,541 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Flat type wipers. (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 78,029 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2022 78,027 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 64,307 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 68,621 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 68,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front 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 13 Oct 2021 60,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit - 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit - 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking - 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 63,469 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 57,915 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 57,906 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 59,556 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 59,555 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 49,356 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 50,089 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 50,088 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/17. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 43,334 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 43,334 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2017 41,342 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 39,364 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 31,600 miles

Exhaust emissions to clean to register

Pass 22 Apr 2016 36,044 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 36,044 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 22,015 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 15,032 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 11,388 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R60)?

Based on 195,464 MOT tests across 14,155 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
5,727
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
14,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 930
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 884
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 569
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 538
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DL05 HOW is a 2013 Mini Mini (R60) in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2013 Mini Mini (R60) models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 49,508 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Mini (R60) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 930 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DL05 HOW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R60) typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 13 years old, this Mini Mini (R60) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DL05 HOW is a 2013 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 30 April 2013.

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