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LJ13 YMH

2013 Mini Cooper S Auto

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,204 mi
Last recorded73,204 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper S Auto36,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ13 YMH
MakeMini
ModelCooper S Auto
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 73,204 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))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 65,933 miles

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 19 Jun 2024 65,933 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2023 57,734 miles

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 31 May 2022 43,937 miles

oil leak noted

Pass 16 May 2021 32,967 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 32,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive under side of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 30,699 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 27,281 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 22,985 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 17,532 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 14,274 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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LJ13 YMH is a 2013 Mini Cooper S Auto in Black 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 LJ13 YMH, 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 YMH registered?

LJ13 YMH is a 2013 Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 26 June 2013.

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