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YJ13 VWG

2013 Mini Mini (R58)

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

36,870 mi
Last recorded36,870 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mini Mini (R58)41,397 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ13 VWG
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 36,870 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 35,402 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 34,282 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 33,184 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 33,184 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2022 32,350 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 32,350 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 31,397 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 30,783 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 25,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 25,460 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 19,217 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 13,392 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 9,050 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R58)?

Based on 32,231 MOT tests across 2,295 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
4,576
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
2,295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 216
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 189
Registration plate lamp not working 127
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YJ13 VWG is a 2013 Mini Mini (R58) in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2013 Mini Mini (R58) models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 41,397 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 Mini (R58) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 216 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ13 VWG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R58) typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 13 years old, this Mini Mini (R58) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YJ13 VWG registered?

YJ13 VWG is a 2013 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 28 March 2013.

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The MOT history for YJ13 VWG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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