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SJ13 VJN

2013 Mini Mini (R58)

Red Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

61,738 mi
Last recorded61,738 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Mini Mini (R58)41,397 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ13 VJN
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 61,738 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2025 61,738 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 60,002 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 57,417 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside 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))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 53,472 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 49,795 miles

Coolant empty.

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

Nearside Front Jacking block missing.

Nearside Rear Jacking block missing.

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 46,143 miles

Nearside Front Jacking block missing.

Coolant level below min.

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1756515 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Jacking block missing.

Fail 20 Feb 2021 46,143 miles

Coolant level below min.

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

Nearside Front Jacking block missing.

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1756515 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Jacking block missing.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 41,986 miles

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

Jacking blocks missing from NSF and NSR.

Pass 22 Feb 2019 30,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/R15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 22,425 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 16,886 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 10,274 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R58)?

Based on 32,231 MOT tests across 2,295 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
4,576
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
2,295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 216
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 189
Registration plate lamp not working 127
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SJ13 VJN is a 2013 Mini Mini (R58) in Red with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2013 Mini Mini (R58) models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 41,397 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 (R58) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 216 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SJ13 VJN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R58) typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 13 years old, this Mini Mini (R58) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SJ13 VJN registered?

SJ13 VJN is a 2013 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 23 March 2013.

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