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LB13 VAD

2013 Mini John Cooper Works Auto

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

46,096 mi
Last recorded46,096 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Mini John Cooper Works Auto30,918 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB13 VAD
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works Auto
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 46,096 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing slightly castellated on inner edge.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 40,866 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 37,254 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 32,546 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 32,544 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 28,999 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 25,052 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 24,240 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 18,985 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 15,953 miles

How Reliable is the Mini John Cooper Works Auto?

Based on 1,555 MOT tests across 273 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
3,843
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
273
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 7
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LB13 VAD is a 2013 Mini John Cooper Works Auto in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2013 Mini John Cooper Works Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 30,918 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini John Cooper Works Auto fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB13 VAD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini John Cooper Works Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 13 years old, this Mini John Cooper Works Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LB13 VAD registered?

LB13 VAD is a 2013 Mini John Cooper Works Auto, first registered on 15 August 2013.

Is LB13 VAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB13 VAD shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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