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WJ13 VLN

2013 Mini John Cooper Works

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,941 mi
Last recorded80,941 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mini John Cooper Works44,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ13 VLN
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 80,941 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2026 80,940 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 79,697 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2024 77,644 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 75,874 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 73,126 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 69,227 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Fail 12 May 2021 69,225 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 69,052 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 62,717 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 53,418 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2018 42,984 miles

chip in windscreen (zone A)

nsf side light loose but secure

nsr tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm

nsr worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2017 32,615 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 22,342 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 22,342 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner edge worn to a degree that fractures are occurring (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner tread edge bare/worn and secondary structure visible (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mini John Cooper Works?

Based on 140,278 MOT tests across 23,953 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
5,043
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
23,953
On UK Roads
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WJ13 VLN is a 2013 Mini John Cooper Works in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2013 Mini John Cooper Works models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 44,646 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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What year was WJ13 VLN registered?

WJ13 VLN is a 2013 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 29 March 2013.

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