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Y4 MGE

2013 Mini Cooper D

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

87,394 mi
Last recorded87,394 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper D60,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY4 MGE
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 87,394 miles

oil leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 82,298 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 82,298 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

nearside lower stop lamp inoperative

Pass 21 Aug 2023 77,491 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.23mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

both nearside and offside rear very slight brake bind

nearside lower stop lamp inoperative

oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2023 77,491 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.23mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

both nearside and offside rear very slight brake bind

nearside lower stop lamp inoperative

oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2022 73,717 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 66,920 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 66,920 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 62,951 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Oct 2020 62,951 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 48,393 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test mirror decorations ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit 1.6mm cushion rubber showing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge and nailed. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2019 48,393 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test mirror decorations ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit 1.6mm cushion rubber showing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect ill fitted bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge and nailed. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 33,125 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 29,119 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 23,136 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 15,018 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 15,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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Y4 MGE is a 2013 Mini Cooper D in Silver 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 Y4 MGE, 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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What year was Y4 MGE registered?

Y4 MGE is a 2013 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 15 March 2013.

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