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JCZ 788

2013 Mini Cooper S Auto

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,209 mi
Last recorded98,209 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper S Auto36,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCZ 788
MakeMini
ModelCooper S Auto
Year2013
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 98,209 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 96,464 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust Flexi Worn

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

Offside Rear lamp outer lens damaged

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 94,307 miles

Offside Rear lamp outer lens damaged

Fail 28 Mar 2024 94,305 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear lamp outer lens damaged

Pass 16 Mar 2023 89,475 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2023 89,470 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2022 89,465 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 84,023 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 84,022 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 76,564 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 76,564 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 May 2019 72,667 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 68,167 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 53,482 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 34,876 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S Auto?

Based on 10,031 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,685
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 38
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 38
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 31
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JCZ 788 is a 2013 Mini Cooper S Auto in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2013 Mini Cooper S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 36,186 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 S Auto fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JCZ 788, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper S Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 13 years old, this Mini Cooper S Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JCZ 788 registered?

JCZ 788 is a 2013 Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 8 March 2013.

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