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FR13 DBV

2013 Mini Cooper S

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

50,932 mi
Last recorded50,932 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper S45,332 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR13 DBV
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 50,932 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 46,682 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 44,184 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 43,191 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 41,332 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2021 41,271 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 40,586 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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 40,586 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))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 38,909 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush showing slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall has cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 38,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Direction of rotation not correct (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Direction of rotation not correct (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush showing slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall has cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 35,603 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 34,079 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 34,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 34,029 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 28,743 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 28,743 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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FR13 DBV is a 2013 Mini Cooper S in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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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What year was FR13 DBV registered?

FR13 DBV is a 2013 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 31 May 2013.

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