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NL63 GWU

2013 Mini Cooper D

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

104,588 mi
Last recorded104,588 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper D60,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL63 GWU
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 104,588 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2026 104,586 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 94,345 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 94,345 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 89,741 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread light cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise inspection/replacement? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise inspection/replacement? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 86,264 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 86,264 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread cord visible ! 175/65/15 84t (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up washer bottle (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 84,174 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener

Offside Headlamp bulb refitted correctly

Fail 31 Oct 2022 84,174 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp bulb refitted correctly

Pass 15 Nov 2021 81,115 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 75,656 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 75,593 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 68,648 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 68,648 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 60,632 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 49,655 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 39,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and tread worn smooth on outer shoulder edge (4.1.E.1)

horn unit 1 out of 2 working weak tone

Fail 24 Oct 2016 39,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and tread worn smooth on outer shoulder edge (4.1.E.1)

horn unit 1 out of 2 working weak tone

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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NL63 GWU is a 2013 Mini Cooper D in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NL63 GWU, 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 NL63 GWU registered?

NL63 GWU is a 2013 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 4 December 2013.

Is NL63 GWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL63 GWU shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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