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LP13 ART

2013 Mini John Cooper Works Auto

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

49,644 mi
Last recorded49,644 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Mini John Cooper Works Auto30,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP13 ART
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works Auto
Year2013
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 49,644 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 45,218 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 40,153 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 40,153 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 34,215 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 30,624 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 27,719 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 26,750 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge old 2013 y o m (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge old 2013 y o m (5.2.3 (e))

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2020 26,749 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge old 2013 y o m (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge old 2013 y o m (5.2.3 (e))

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 23,505 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 19,188 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 15,178 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 9,452 miles

How Reliable is the Mini John Cooper Works Auto?

Based on 1,555 MOT tests across 273 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
3,843
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
273
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 7
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LP13 ART is a 2013 Mini John Cooper Works Auto in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2013 Mini John Cooper Works Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 30,918 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini John Cooper Works Auto fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LP13 ART, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini John Cooper Works Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 13 years old, this Mini John Cooper Works Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LP13 ART registered?

LP13 ART is a 2013 Mini John Cooper Works Auto, first registered on 3 May 2013.

Is LP13 ART safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP13 ART shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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