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P17 ELK

2013 Mini John Cooper Works

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

65,060 mi
Last recorded65,060 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Mini John Cooper Works44,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP17 ELK
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 65,060 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 61,501 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2024 61,501 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 57,706 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 54,956 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front both tyre edges wearing slight low

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 51,526 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 47,008 miles

Offside Rear coil spring slight corroded

under trays

Pass 21 Sep 2019 43,705 miles

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

under trays

Pass 19 Sep 2018 35,252 miles

under trays

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing tread slight lumpy

Pass 9 Oct 2017 27,577 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 22,048 miles

(undertrays fitted)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 22,048 miles

(undertrays fitted)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 14,863 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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P17 ELK is a 2013 Mini John Cooper Works in Black with a 1,598cc 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 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 44,646 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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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What year was P17 ELK registered?

P17 ELK is a 2013 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 26 September 2013.

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