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B9 MEL

2013 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,303 mi
Last recorded55,303 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper44,412 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 MEL
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 55,303 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

slight leak n/s cv boot

Fail 23 Sep 2025 55,303 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

slight leak n/s cv boot

Pass 3 Oct 2024 51,132 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 51,047 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged handbrake cable filed during test (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 47,363 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 41,832 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 36,244 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 33,374 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 29,077 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 23,584 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 16,218 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 10,292 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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B9 MEL is a 2013 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2013 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 44,412 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 13 years old, this Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B9 MEL registered?

B9 MEL is a 2013 Mini Cooper, first registered on 4 October 2013.

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