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LF13 VAV

2013 Mini Cooper D

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

56,125 mi
Last recorded56,125 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper D60,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF13 VAV
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 56,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Outer door sills covered

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

Undertray covers fitted

Fail 20 Apr 2026 56,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Outer door sills covered

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

Undertray covers fitted

Pass 1 May 2025 49,926 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Attention soon (0.1 (b))

Undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2024 43,470 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 38,970 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 36,884 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 35,257 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 34,293 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2019 30,333 miles

Offside Front Wiper blade slight smearing

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 27,843 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 24,430 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 18,483 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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LF13 VAV is a 2013 Mini Cooper D in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LF13 VAV, 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 LF13 VAV registered?

LF13 VAV is a 2013 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 15 March 2013.

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The MOT history for LF13 VAV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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