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NB51 SAR

2013 Mini Cooper D

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

83,944 mi
Last recorded83,944 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper D60,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNB51 SAR
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 83,944 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 79,781 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2023 77,304 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2023 77,300 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 76,392 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 72,829 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 72,219 miles

Offside Front Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 46,046 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 45,858 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 39,788 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 25,643 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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NB51 SAR is a 2013 Mini Cooper D in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 NB51 SAR, 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 NB51 SAR registered?

NB51 SAR is a 2013 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 18 September 2013.

Is NB51 SAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for NB51 SAR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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