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YG13 TBU

2013 Mini Cooper D

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,416 mi
Last recorded121,416 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper D60,954 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG13 TBU
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 121,416 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all rear exhaust heat shields loose

chip in windscreen

Fail 10 Sep 2026 121,391 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all rear exhaust heat shields loose

chip in windscreen

Pass 30 Sep 2025 119,183 miles

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

rear exhaust shiels loose

unable to fully inspect outer sills plastic trims fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2025 119,183 miles

Offside Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise replacement soon (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust shiels loose

unable to fully inspect outer sills plastic trims fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2024 114,045 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 114,043 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 109,784 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 104,775 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 99,871 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 99,867 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 96,201 miles

Undertray fitted obscuring the inspection of some components.

small chip in windscreen.

Fail 30 Oct 2020 96,201 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Undertray fitted obscuring the inspection of some components.

Pass 18 Oct 2019 90,147 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 82,978 miles

Nearside number plate bulb cover missing bulb is dim

all 4 tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 26 Oct 2017 77,058 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 68,004 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2017 68,004 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' permit (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 52,724 miles

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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YG13 TBU is a 2013 Mini Cooper D in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YG13 TBU, 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 YG13 TBU registered?

YG13 TBU is a 2013 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 5 April 2013.

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