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LJ63 VEY

2013 Mini Cooper Sd

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,848 mi
Last recorded99,848 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper Sd59,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ63 VEY
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 99,848 miles

Brake wear warning light illuminated

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

Low tyre pressure warning light illuminated

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2025 99,848 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low rear auto leveller broken (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low rear auto leveller broken (4.1.2 (a))

Brake wear warning light illuminated

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

Low tyre pressure warning light illuminated

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 96,021 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 96,021 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative levelling arm broken on nearside front suspension sensor (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 86,933 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low and tread blocks wearing uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 76,881 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 76,805 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rubbers torn (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 68,227 miles

advise undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 7 Sep 2020 57,738 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2020 57,738 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 49,592 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 39,421 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 29,894 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 18,991 miles

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 VEY is a 2013 Mini Cooper Sd in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VEY, 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 VEY registered?

LJ63 VEY is a 2013 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 27 September 2013.

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The MOT history for LJ63 VEY shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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