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P31 LCU

2013 Mini Mini (R57)

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

66,489 mi
Last recorded66,489 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Mini Mini (R57)45,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP31 LCU
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 66,489 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 63,991 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 63,991 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps fitted 2x 239 bulbs (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 62,868 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 61,680 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 59,182 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 57,421 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 55,630 miles

Nearside Front 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 17 Jan 2019 50,597 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 42,582 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface badly corroded on both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 36,166 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 36,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 31,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm cracked between treads (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm cracked between treads (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 31,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm cracked between treads (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm cracked between treads (4.1.E.1)

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

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R57)?

Based on 45,115 MOT tests across 3,155 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
4,754
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
3,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 365
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 324
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 244
Registration plate lamp not working 223
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P31 LCU is a 2013 Mini Mini (R57) in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2013 Mini Mini (R57) models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 45,205 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 Mini (R57) fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 365 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P31 LCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R57) typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 13 years old, this Mini Mini (R57) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P31 LCU registered?

P31 LCU is a 2013 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 12 September 2013.

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