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NL13 GBU

2013 Mini Cooper D

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,905 mi
Last recorded95,905 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper D60,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL13 GBU
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 95,905 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 20 May 2026 95,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 4 Jun 2025 91,292 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear Seats

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS & OS (Also Slightly Perished) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2024 85,297 miles

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

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))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 78,537 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 78,523 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 72,791 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2022 72,789 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 66,791 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2021 66,791 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 63,251 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 57,202 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 50,911 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 39,702 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 33,343 miles

Child seat fitted to o/s/r seat so could not fully inspect belt

Engine covers & undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items from view

Nearside Rear Nail in Tyre

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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NL13 GBU is a 2013 Mini Cooper D in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NL13 GBU, 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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NL13 GBU is a 2013 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 7 March 2013.

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