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LJ13 FZP

2013 Mini Cooper D

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

103,296 mi
Last recorded103,296 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper D60,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ13 FZP
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 103,296 miles

Clutch pipe corroded

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 92,353 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 5 Aug 2025 92,352 miles

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Aug 2024 79,657 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 79,656 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 69,432 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 66,948 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 66,946 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 59,520 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 54,537 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 54,537 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

Pass 22 May 2019 48,190 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2019 48,190 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 41,256 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 31,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 21,469 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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LJ13 FZP is a 2013 Mini Cooper D in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LJ13 FZP, 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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LJ13 FZP is a 2013 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 18 April 2013.

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