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R2 LYY

2013 Mini Cooper S

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,409 mi
Last recorded99,409 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper S45,332 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 LYY
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 99,409 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including various associated components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including various associated components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 99,406 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including various associated components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including various associated components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 96,861 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 96,852 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously modified Spacer fitted to secondary sensor (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 89,543 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 5 May 2023 89,541 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously modified Secondary sensor fitted with a spacer (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 81,366 miles

Front brake upgrade fitted

bradded flex brake pipes fitted x4

coil over suspension fitted all round

l/h and r/h indicator repetor lamps, tinted but not affecting light output

Fail 29 Apr 2022 81,221 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 May 2021 78,541 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 71,656 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 63,997 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 39,473 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 39,465 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 30,983 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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R2 LYY is a 2013 Mini Cooper S in White 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 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 45,332 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 13 years old, this Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R2 LYY is a 2013 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 18 September 2013.

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