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VJZ 2280

2013 Mini Countryman

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,407 mi
Last recorded104,407 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Mini Countryman51,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJZ 2280
MakeMini
ModelCountryman
Year2013
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 104,407 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 May 2026 104,407 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light hole in lens (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55x1791v xl rf (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2025 100,240 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 100,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2024 97,020 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2024 97,019 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 93,577 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 93,560 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman?

Based on 669,227 MOT tests across 102,420 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
5,793
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
102,420
On UK Roads
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VJZ 2280 is a 2013 Mini Countryman in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2013 Mini Countryman models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 51,612 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Countryman typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 13 years old, this Mini Countryman is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VJZ 2280 registered?

VJZ 2280 is a 2013 Mini Countryman, first registered on 14 September 2013.

Is VJZ 2280 safe to buy?

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