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W15 LAR

2013 Mini Cooper D

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

80,029 mi
Last recorded80,029 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper D60,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW15 LAR
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 80,029 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2026 80,029 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 May 2025 74,176 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 74,176 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 May 2024 67,399 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2024 67,399 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 63,112 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

PDC warning illuminated

Fail 25 Apr 2023 63,112 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

PDC warning illuminated

Pass 28 Apr 2022 58,238 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 58,238 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator light illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2021 52,179 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2020 50,768 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 7 May 2019 41,547 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2019 41,547 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 37,486 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2017 32,455 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 24,373 miles

Front both front tyres worn on 3mm

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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W15 LAR is a 2013 Mini Cooper D in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 W15 LAR, 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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W15 LAR is a 2013 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 16 May 2013.

Is W15 LAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W15 LAR shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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