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M8 FFB

2013 Mini Cooper S Auto

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,054 mi
Last recorded96,054 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper S Auto36,186 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 FFB
MakeMini
ModelCooper S Auto
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 96,054 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (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 11 Jan 2025 87,183 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2025 87,183 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 82,191 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 82,143 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 77,722 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2022 77,717 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 71,998 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 65,622 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 53,220 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 43,402 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 37,249 miles

Front Brake discs starting to wear

Front Brake pads starting to get low

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 31,801 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres have small cuts but unable to see cords

Fail 5 Sep 2016 31,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres have small cuts but unable to see cords

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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M8 FFB is a 2013 Mini Cooper S Auto in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M8 FFB, 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.

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M8 FFB is a 2013 Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 18 September 2013.

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