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LO13 UGC

2013 Mini John Cooper Works

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

89,437 mi
Last recorded89,437 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Mini John Cooper Works44,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO13 UGC
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 89,437 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, d bushes, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front factory fitted engine and floor trims and covers,

Nearside Front Inner pad wear indicator is loose

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished bad (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 89,378 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2025 89,229 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 78,748 miles

Nearside Front Fog Light Out

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2024 78,647 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 63,230 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 63,230 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 61,842 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 61,838 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 53,771 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 53,771 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 50,664 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2019 50,656 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm See cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm See cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 41,514 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 41,514 miles

Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 28,771 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 27,846 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 21,673 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 21,673 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Mini John Cooper Works?

Based on 140,278 MOT tests across 23,953 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
5,043
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
23,953
On UK Roads
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LO13 UGC is a 2013 Mini John Cooper Works in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 2013 Mini John Cooper Works models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 44,646 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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LO13 UGC is a 2013 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 25 July 2013.

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