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YF13 LJV

2013 Mini John Cooper Works

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,982 mi
Last recorded101,982 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Mini John Cooper Works44,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF13 LJV
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 101,982 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 95,187 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2024 95,187 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 88,291 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 72,780 miles

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

Nearside Front DRL inoperative

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre In edge close to side wall ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

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

Under trays fitted restricting inspection of some testable items

Fail 14 Oct 2021 72,780 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front DRL inoperative

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre In edge close to side wall ()

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted restricting inspection of some testable items

Pass 10 Oct 2020 61,335 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 61,335 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 56,795 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 49,731 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 49,731 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2017 42,085 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 34,694 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 25,578 miles

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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YF13 LJV is a 2013 Mini John Cooper Works in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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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YF13 LJV is a 2013 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 26 June 2013.

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