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242 ADU

2013 Mini Unknown

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,790 mi
Last recorded78,790 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mini Unknown42,243 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration242 ADU
MakeMini
ModelUnknown
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 78,790 miles

advise undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 30 May 2025 102,175 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 67,976 miles

advise undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 31 May 2024 93,240 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 93,240 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 64,174 miles

advise undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 8 May 2023 84,753 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 58,797 miles

advise undertrays and sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Jan 2023 58,797 miles

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

advise undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 23 May 2022 76,812 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 18 May 2022 76,806 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2021 56,724 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 67,879 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 53,093 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 58,899 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 47,066 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 51,888 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 40,758 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 40,747 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 40,745 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front both front tyres close to legal limit

Pass 11 Jul 2018 43,068 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

Pass 30 Aug 2017 28,926 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 36,034 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2016 25,976 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut in the tread

Offside Front inner wheel rim bent

How Reliable is the Mini Unknown?

Based on 9,619 MOT tests across 1,014 vehicles.

85.9%
Pass Rate
5,876
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
1,014
On UK Roads
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242 ADU is a 2013 Mini Unknown in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2013 Mini Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 42,243 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 13 years old, this Mini Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 242 ADU registered?

242 ADU is a 2013 Mini Unknown, first registered on 23 July 2013.

Is 242 ADU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 242 ADU shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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