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NH 638

2013 Mini John Cooper Works

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

35,083 mi
Last recorded35,083 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Mini John Cooper Works44,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH 638
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 35,083 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Underbody covered in mud ,limiting view on some components.

Fail 16 Aug 2025 35,056 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Underbody covered in mud ,limiting view on some components.

Pass 29 Aug 2024 31,335 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2024 31,331 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2023 28,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2023 28,188 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 25,498 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush....Replacement recommended (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 25,492 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush....Replacement recommended (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 24,523 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

vehicle fitted with under shield limiting view on some components.

Pass 20 Aug 2020 22,146 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 19,198 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 16,240 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 13,108 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 10,086 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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NH 638 is a 2013 Mini John Cooper Works in Silver 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 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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NH 638 is a 2013 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 2 September 2013.

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The MOT history for NH 638 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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