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RA56 MMY

2013 Mini Cooper S Auto

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,411 mi
Last recorded73,411 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper S Auto36,186 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA56 MMY
MakeMini
ModelCooper S Auto
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 73,411 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 64,412 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 54,774 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 46,174 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 39,018 miles

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

rear brake pad wear wire close to disc

wipers smeary

Fail 30 Jul 2021 39,018 miles

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

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

rear brake pad wear wire close to disc

wipers smeary

Pass 7 Aug 2020 35,329 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 28,443 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 28,443 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 23,627 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 20,161 miles

Offside Front Screw in tyre tread + air leaking

Pass 15 Apr 2016 15,839 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S Auto?

Based on 10,031 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,685
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 38
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 38
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 31
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RA56 MMY is a 2013 Mini Cooper S Auto in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2013 Mini Cooper S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 36,186 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 Cooper S Auto fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RA56 MMY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper S Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 13 years old, this Mini Cooper S Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RA56 MMY registered?

RA56 MMY is a 2013 Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 22 April 2013.

Is RA56 MMY safe to buy?

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