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LJ63 VGT

2013 Mini Cooper D

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

127,159 mi
Last recorded127,159 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper D60,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ63 VGT
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 127,159 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 123,682 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 122,400 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 119,733 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 119,733 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 115,332 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 108,339 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 97,657 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 87,252 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 74,909 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 64,896 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 VGT is a 2013 Mini Cooper D in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LJ63 VGT, 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 VGT registered?

LJ63 VGT is a 2013 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 10 October 2013.

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The MOT history for LJ63 VGT shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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