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LD13 PBY

2013 Mini Cooper S Auto

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,273 mi
Last recorded87,273 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper S Auto36,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD13 PBY
MakeMini
ModelCooper S Auto
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 87,273 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 68,111 miles

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

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

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

oil residue engine areas

Fail 22 Apr 2025 68,111 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

oil residue engine areas

Pass 20 Mar 2024 50,104 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appears to be low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 50,103 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre Has cut. ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appears to be low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 32,605 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 30,986 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 24,166 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 23,879 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 23,219 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

O/S/R Tyre severely perished/splitting

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to limit for MOT test (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 23,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45-17 84V R/F? (Should be but isn't) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

ALL 4 Tyres have 2013 DOT code but are a mix of Run Flat (x1) & Non Run Flat (x3) Run Flat tyres should be fitted as standard

ALL 4 Tyres severely perished/splitting

Coolant bottle almost empty

Engine cover fitted

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

N/S/F Tyres outer sidewall damaged

N/S/R Tyres outer sidewall damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Almost on wear indicators. R/F? (Should be but isn't) (5.2.3 (e))

O/S/F Tyres outer sidewall damaged

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to limit for MOT test (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit + inner & outer edges very low/Bald. R/F? (Should be but isn't) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 20,636 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 20,636 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 16,807 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 13,575 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 10,244 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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LD13 PBY is a 2013 Mini Cooper S Auto in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LD13 PBY, 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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LD13 PBY is a 2013 Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 21 May 2013.

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