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LR13 LEF

2013 Mini Cooper Auto

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,398 mi
Last recorded83,398 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper Auto32,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR13 LEF
MakeMini
ModelCooper Auto
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 83,398 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 72,044 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 72,040 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 62,738 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 62,738 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 50,687 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 50,686 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 36,960 miles

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 2 Nov 2021 36,948 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower rear arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 10 Mar 2020 22,560 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 20,872 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 19,019 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 17,287 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres wearing low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 14,438 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Auto?

Based on 21,476 MOT tests across 1,826 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,503
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
1,826
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 86
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 61
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LR13 LEF is a 2013 Mini Cooper Auto in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2013 Mini Cooper Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 32,589 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 Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LR13 LEF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 13 years old, this Mini Cooper Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR13 LEF registered?

LR13 LEF is a 2013 Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 23 March 2013.

Is LR13 LEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR13 LEF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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