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LJ63 VGK

2013 Mini Cooper D

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

61,206 mi
Last recorded61,206 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper D60,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ63 VGK
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 61,206 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 59,233 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 51,568 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 51,286 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 51,286 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 47,874 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 43,348 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 43,348 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 39,850 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 39,850 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 32,691 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 32,691 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 27,023 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 20,868 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 19 Aug 2017 20,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also bald on outer edge (4.1.D.1a)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Aug 2016 16,130 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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LJ63 VGK is a 2013 Mini Cooper D in Blue 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 LJ63 VGK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ63 VGK registered?

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

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