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CR56 CAP

2013 Mini Cooper S

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

114,531 mi
Last recorded114,531 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper S45,332 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCR56 CAP
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2013
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 114,531 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2024 102,669 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 102,662 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 102,259 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 102,232 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 95,808 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 86,219 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 86,219 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 86,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 22 Jan 2021 67,253 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 67,213 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 49,839 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 49,836 miles

Electronic braking system warning device inoperative (1.7 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 40,533 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 40,195 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 28,585 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jul 2016 21,925 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 21,925 miles

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

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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CR56 CAP is a 2013 Mini Cooper S in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2013 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 45,332 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 13 years old, this Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CR56 CAP is a 2013 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 17 July 2013.

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