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N1 VHC

2013 Mini John Cooper Works

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,016 mi
Last recorded92,016 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Mini John Cooper Works44,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN1 VHC
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 92,016 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 92,008 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 85,174 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front outer cv boots are perishing

Fail 14 Oct 2024 85,165 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front outer cv boots are perishing

Pass 13 Oct 2023 82,089 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 82,084 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2022 73,776 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/f outer brake pad 3mm approximately

small chip in windscreen

Fail 14 Oct 2022 73,764 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/f outer brake pad 3mm approximately

small chip in windscreen

Pass 18 Oct 2021 67,938 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 61,646 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2020 61,637 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 51,520 miles

small chips in windscreen

Fail 14 Oct 2019 51,507 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing stud (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

small chips in windscreen

Pass 16 Oct 2018 41,729 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 29,633 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Oct 2016 20,518 miles

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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N1 VHC is a 2013 Mini John Cooper Works in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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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N1 VHC is a 2013 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 18 October 2013.

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