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EL13 PCL

2013 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

46,152 mi
Last recorded46,152 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper44,412 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL13 PCL
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 46,152 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 42,509 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 42,509 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 39,415 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 39,415 miles

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 13 Oct 2022 35,185 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 32,232 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 31,820 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 29,258 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 24,341 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 20,137 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 20,137 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 15,146 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 15,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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EL13 PCL is a 2013 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EL13 PCL registered?

EL13 PCL is a 2013 Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 September 2013.

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The MOT history for EL13 PCL shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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