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GU13 DFV

2013 Mini John Cooper Works

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,822 mi
Last recorded82,822 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mini John Cooper Works44,646 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU13 DFV
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 82,822 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted n/s/f and both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 82,822 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted n/s/f and both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 69,870 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 61,384 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 55,863 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 54,115 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 51,901 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 49,528 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 49,528 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 41,282 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 30,235 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 23,040 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 23,027 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 12,485 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 10,583 miles

How Reliable is the Mini John Cooper Works?

Based on 140,278 MOT tests across 23,953 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
5,043
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
23,953
On UK Roads
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GU13 DFV is a 2013 Mini John Cooper Works in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2013 Mini John Cooper Works models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 44,646 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini John Cooper Works typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 13 years old, this Mini John Cooper Works is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GU13 DFV registered?

GU13 DFV is a 2013 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 7 March 2013.

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