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EM08 JAR

2013 Mini Cooper Auto

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,793 mi
Last recorded93,793 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper Auto32,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEM08 JAR
MakeMini
ModelCooper Auto
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 93,793 miles
Fail 20 May 2026 93,793 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases between front and middle (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 84,404 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2025 84,404 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2024 76,005 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Jun 2024 76,002 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2023 65,692 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 54,483 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 50,862 miles

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 17 Jun 2021 50,862 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 49,263 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2020 49,263 miles

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

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 43,368 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 36,210 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 27,049 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 27,037 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 27,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake discs corroded

Pass 25 May 2016 21,888 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Auto?

Based on 21,476 MOT tests across 1,826 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,503
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
1,826
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 86
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 61
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EM08 JAR is a 2013 Mini Cooper Auto in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2013 Mini Cooper Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 32,589 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 Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EM08 JAR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 13 years old, this Mini Cooper Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EM08 JAR is a 2013 Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 28 June 2013.

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