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L8 CBE

2013 Mini Cooper S

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

80,891 mi
Last recorded80,891 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper S45,332 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 CBE
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 80,891 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 78,806 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 72,786 miles

Engine oil on minimum level.

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

Offside Front Jacking block missing from sill.

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear brake pads worn un evenly, lower on nearside rear

Fail 31 Mar 2023 70,421 miles

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

Engine oil on minimum level.

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

Offside Front Jacking block missing from sill.

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear brake pads worn un evenly, lower on nearside rear

Pass 30 Oct 2021 63,729 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2021 63,729 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working blocked (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 57,931 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 49,299 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 49,299 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated rear pad warning sensor touching disc (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2016 34,237 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 34,237 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Registration plate lamp not working N/s o/s (1.1.C.1d)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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L8 CBE is a 2013 Mini Cooper S in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2013 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 45,332 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 S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 13 years old, this Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L8 CBE is a 2013 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 17 September 2013.

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