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R90 ELS

2013 Mini First

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

71,766 mi
Last recorded71,766 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mini First46,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR90 ELS
MakeMini
ModelFirst
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 71,766 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 65,457 miles

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Pass 6 Aug 2024 64,596 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 54,398 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 42,252 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 30,804 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 30,798 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 24,004 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 17,475 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 8,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 8,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 7,765 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 2,906 miles

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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R90 ELS is a 2013 Mini First 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 First models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 46,216 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R90 ELS, 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 R90 ELS registered?

R90 ELS is a 2013 Mini First, first registered on 10 May 2013.

Is R90 ELS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R90 ELS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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