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GY13 SVJ

2013 Mini Cooper D

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

90,241 mi
Last recorded90,241 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper D60,954 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY13 SVJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 90,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2026 90,177 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Inner balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Early attention rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 82,306 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2025 82,258 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

brake pad warning light on dash

Pass 5 Mar 2024 76,014 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 66,648 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 58,797 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 53,425 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 45,458 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 40,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inner edge. 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jul 2019 40,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inner edge. 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 32,552 miles

Exhaust emissions too clean to detect peak.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Stepped on inside shoulder. 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 23,698 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Apr 2016 17,241 miles

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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GY13 SVJ is a 2013 Mini Cooper D in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GY13 SVJ, 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 GY13 SVJ registered?

GY13 SVJ is a 2013 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 8 June 2013.

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