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GX63 LYF

2013 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

68,630 mi
Last recorded68,630 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper44,412 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX63 LYF
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 68,630 miles

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

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test mobile holder & Air fresh ()

Fail 23 Jan 2026 68,630 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (joint) (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Mobile holder & air fresh ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm but not good enough for winter (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jan 2026 68,630 miles

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

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

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

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (joint) (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Mobile holder & air fresh ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm but not good enough for winter (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 63,474 miles

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

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

engine oil low

Pass 19 Jan 2024 58,242 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2024 58,242 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 52,994 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2023 52,994 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2023 52,994 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 47,917 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022 47,917 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 43,268 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 39,422 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 39,422 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 33,904 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 28,934 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 10 Nov 2016 21,099 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 21,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 12,210 miles

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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GX63 LYF is a 2013 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 GX63 LYF registered?

GX63 LYF is a 2013 Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 September 2013.

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The MOT history for GX63 LYF shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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