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LF13 SBZ

2013 Mini Cooper S Auto

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

22,445 mi
Last recorded22,445 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper S Auto36,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF13 SBZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper S Auto
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 22,445 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 22,230 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 21,927 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 21,146 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 21,094 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 20,733 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 20,346 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 22 Nov 2019 20,018 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 19,295 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 17,963 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 16,898 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 16,898 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre tread (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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LF13 SBZ is a 2013 Mini Cooper S Auto in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 LF13 SBZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LF13 SBZ?

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What year was LF13 SBZ registered?

LF13 SBZ is a 2013 Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 5 March 2013.

Is LF13 SBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF13 SBZ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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