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SG13 VJL

2013 Mini Cooper S

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

89,312 mi
Last recorded89,312 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper S45,332 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG13 VJL
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 89,312 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 86,966 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 86,966 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 May 2024 86,493 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2023 82,591 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 May 2023 82,591 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 76,977 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 73,382 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 66,252 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2020 66,252 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 56,598 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 45,523 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 34,112 miles

Offside Front wiper blade split in middle (still clearing screen ok)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 24,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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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SG13 VJL 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 78.6%.

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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What year was SG13 VJL registered?

SG13 VJL is a 2013 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 13 March 2013.

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