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GV13 MVZ

2013 Mini Cooper D

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

122,659 mi
Last recorded122,659 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper D60,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV13 MVZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 122,659 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

plastic under trays fitted

Fail 3 Feb 2026 122,658 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2025 120,774 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

plastic under trays fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2025 120,763 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2024 118,434 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

plastic under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 Feb 2023 114,649 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

plastic under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 13 Feb 2023 114,649 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

plastic under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 Feb 2022 111,222 miles

plastic over sills fitted

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 4 Feb 2022 111,200 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

plastic over sills fitted

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Feb 2021 108,324 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 106,218 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 103,637 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 103,629 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed advise tracking to be checked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2018 99,404 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Feb 2017 96,222 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 96,222 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 91,457 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 91,449 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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GV13 MVZ is a 2013 Mini Cooper D in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GV13 MVZ, 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 GV13 MVZ registered?

GV13 MVZ is a 2013 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 19 August 2013.

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