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FG63 TBY

2013 Mini Cooper D

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

81,621 mi
Last recorded81,621 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper D60,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG63 TBY
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 81,621 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 75,066 miles

Front Coil spring worn both front springs worn (vehicle sitting much lower than is usual) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wheel arch inner liner damage

Nearside Front wheel arch outer trim lower fixing adrift

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

Fail 18 Oct 2024 74,977 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative automatic levelling switch link broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure top bracket broken (been glued previously) (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2 bald patches on tread surface where cords are exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring worn both front springs worn (vehicle sitting much lower than is usual) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wheel arch inner liner damage

Nearside Front wheel arch outer trim lower fixing adrift

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 65,809 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 55,138 miles

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

Nearside rear shock absorber little damping effect

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2021 44,804 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 36,729 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 31,297 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2019 31,297 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 23,324 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 23,323 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 16,098 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Oct 2016 11,944 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D?

Based on 102,243 MOT tests across 8,949 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,017
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
8,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 510
Registration plate lamp not working 410
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FG63 TBY is a 2013 Mini Cooper D in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2013 Mini Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 60,954 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 D fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FG63 TBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 13 years old, this Mini Cooper D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FG63 TBY registered?

FG63 TBY is a 2013 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 21 October 2013.

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