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GV13 WFS

2013 Mini First

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,491 mi
Last recorded74,491 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mini First46,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV13 WFS
MakeMini
ModelFirst
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 74,491 miles

Nearside Front sun visor missing

Fail 21 Oct 2025 74,491 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front sun visor missing

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 63,726 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 63,726 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 57,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 47,705 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 47,705 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 41,850 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 37,334 miles

Nearside Front N/S/F JACKING POINT MISSING

Pass 24 Jan 2020 36,850 miles

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

N/S/F JACKING POINT MISSING

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES WORN - NOT URGENT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES WORN - NOT URGENT (5.2.3 (e))

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

TYRE PRESSURE LIGHT ON

Fail 24 Jan 2020 36,850 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

N/S/F JACKING POINT MISSING

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES WORN - NOT URGENT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES WORN - NOT URGENT (5.2.3 (e))

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

TYRE PRESSURE LIGHT ON

Pass 3 Apr 2018 20,116 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 20,116 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 14,039 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 14,039 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Mini First?

Based on 24,465 MOT tests across 2,070 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
4,938
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
2,070
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 168
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GV13 WFS is a 2013 Mini First in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2013 Mini First models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 46,216 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 First fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GV13 WFS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini First typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 13 years old, this Mini First is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV13 WFS registered?

GV13 WFS is a 2013 Mini First, first registered on 27 April 2013.

Is GV13 WFS safe to buy?

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