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HY13 LJE

2013 Mini Cooper S Auto

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

62,399 mi
Last recorded62,399 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper S Auto36,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY13 LJE
MakeMini
ModelCooper S Auto
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 62,399 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2026 62,394 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 56,623 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 51,778 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 47,547 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 40,004 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 31,999 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))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 30,352 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 25,553 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 19,182 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 11,403 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 9,222 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 6,694 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S Auto?

Based on 10,031 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,685
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 38
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 38
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 31
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HY13 LJE is a 2013 Mini Cooper S Auto in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2013 Mini Cooper S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 36,186 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper S Auto fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HY13 LJE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was HY13 LJE registered?

HY13 LJE is a 2013 Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 8 March 2013.

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The MOT history for HY13 LJE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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