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LJ13 TFY

2013 Mini Cooper S Auto

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

39,410 mi
Last recorded39,410 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper S Auto36,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ13 TFY
MakeMini
ModelCooper S Auto
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 39,410 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 39,410 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 37,185 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 33,926 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 31,038 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount split. No excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount split. No excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 31,038 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount split. No excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount split. No excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 28,754 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 25,872 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 25,872 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2020 22,738 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 21,486 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 21,486 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 18,240 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 18,240 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 16,301 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 13,872 miles

small exhaust leak from the middle box

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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LJ13 TFY is a 2013 Mini Cooper S Auto in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LJ13 TFY, 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

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What year was LJ13 TFY registered?

LJ13 TFY is a 2013 Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is LJ13 TFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ13 TFY shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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