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LJ63 BAV

2013 Mini Cooper Sd

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

235,757 mi
Last recorded235,757 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper Sd59,912 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ63 BAV
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 235,757 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 218,664 miles

rear subframe slightly corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2025 218,652 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2024 198,534 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 174,033 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 168,736 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 152,384 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 138,606 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 115,975 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 95,247 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 88,641 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Fail 31 Jul 2017 88,641 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2016 64,905 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 64,905 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Sd?

Based on 33,382 MOT tests across 2,725 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
5,891
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
2,725
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 201
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 143
Registration plate lamp not working 115
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LJ63 BAV is a 2013 Mini Cooper Sd in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2013 Mini Cooper Sd models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 59,912 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 Sd fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ63 BAV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper Sd typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 13 years old, this Mini Cooper Sd is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ63 BAV registered?

LJ63 BAV is a 2013 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 4 September 2013.

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