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G5 VOB

2013 Mini Cooper D

Orange Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

61,890 mi
Last recorded61,890 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper D60,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 VOB
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2013
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 61,890 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 61,890 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 59,846 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 58,443 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 58,443 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 56,730 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 55,148 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 55,145 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 52,661 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 52,659 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2020 49,083 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 49,083 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 39,455 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 39,455 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2018 37,065 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 27,459 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 25,190 miles

Engine covers fitted.

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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G5 VOB is a 2013 Mini Cooper D in Orange with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 G5 VOB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G5 VOB registered?

G5 VOB is a 2013 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 13 August 2013.

Is G5 VOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for G5 VOB shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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