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LJ63 VFX

2013 Mini Cooper D

Green Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

86,236 mi
Last recorded86,236 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper D60,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ63 VFX
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2013
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 86,236 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2026 86,236 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 83,325 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Fail 15 May 2025 83,325 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 82,307 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2024 82,307 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 82,201 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 77,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated re-inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

tyre low warning light on dashboard

Pass 25 Aug 2021 67,258 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 64,292 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 62,529 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 62,529 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 51,573 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Pass 15 Jan 2018 28,627 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 28,324 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine cover and tray obstruction under side of components

Pass 24 Aug 2016 22,242 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 22,242 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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LJ63 VFX is a 2013 Mini Cooper D in Green with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LJ63 VFX, 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 LJ63 VFX registered?

LJ63 VFX is a 2013 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 5 September 2013.

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