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R7 CBU

2013 Mini First

Cream Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,894 mi
Last recorded89,894 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mini First46,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR7 CBU
MakeMini
ModelFirst
Year2013
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 89,894 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

slight play in n/s front hub area

Pass 25 Oct 2024 85,385 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 80,926 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 76,215 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyres wearing edges

Pass 19 Oct 2021 70,703 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 70,701 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 64,869 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 64,869 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 58,807 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2019 58,807 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 52,213 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Fail 6 Oct 2018 52,213 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 45,732 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 40,192 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to bald outer raised edge (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mini First?

Based on 24,465 MOT tests across 2,070 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
4,938
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
2,070
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 168
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R7 CBU is a 2013 Mini First in Cream 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 First models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 46,216 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 First fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R7 CBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini First typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 13 years old, this Mini First is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R7 CBU registered?

R7 CBU is a 2013 Mini First, first registered on 18 October 2013.

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