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LB13 OSW

2013 Mini Cooper D

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,426 mi
Last recorded96,426 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper D60,954 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB13 OSW
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 96,426 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 88,492 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 88,491 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 83,098 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 83,098 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2023 76,577 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2022 70,063 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror glass defective

Fail 24 Sep 2022 70,063 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror glass defective

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 62,046 miles

Nearside mirror glass defective

Pass 2 Oct 2020 55,643 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

tyre pressure light on

Pass 28 Sep 2019 49,050 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 41,993 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing/wearing outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre perishing/wheel slight binding

Offside Front Nail in tyre tyre perishing

only one washer jet working

service light on

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2017 34,943 miles

Offside Rear Inner brake pad anti squeal backing detatched

Offside Rear Inner brake pad wear sensor wire detatched

Offside Rear brake very slightly binding

Outer sill covers fitted

engine top cover fitted

engine under tray fitted

front and rear wheel arch liners fitted

under body covers fitted

under bonnet covers fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2017 34,779 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Inner brake pad anti squeal backing detatched

Offside Rear Inner brake pad wear sensor wire detatched

Offside Rear brake very slightly binding

Outer sill covers fitted

engine top cover fitted

engine under tray fitted

front and rear wheel arch liners fitted

service indicator on display

under body covers fitted

under bonnet covers fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2016 27,780 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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LB13 OSW is a 2013 Mini Cooper D in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LB13 OSW, 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 LB13 OSW registered?

LB13 OSW is a 2013 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 20 August 2013.

Is LB13 OSW safe to buy?

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