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RV13 ULT

2013 Mini Cooper D

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

74,974 mi
Last recorded74,974 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper D60,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV13 ULT
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 74,974 miles

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

body covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 26 Sep 2025 74,054 miles

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

body covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 23 Sep 2025 74,045 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

body covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 13 Sep 2024 70,985 miles

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

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

body covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 25 Sep 2023 67,637 miles

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

body and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Sep 2022 63,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread below 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread below 2mm 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

body and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Sep 2021 60,635 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall cracking/perished and nearing wear indicators in places (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2021 60,635 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall cracking/perished and nearing wear indicators in places (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 58,579 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 58,579 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 56,117 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 56,116 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2018 53,202 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 53,202 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 48,638 miles

under trays fitted obstructing some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2016 37,385 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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RV13 ULT is a 2013 Mini Cooper D in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 RV13 ULT, 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 RV13 ULT registered?

RV13 ULT is a 2013 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 23 April 2013.

Is RV13 ULT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV13 ULT shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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