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RV13 LZL

2013 Mini John Cooper Works

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,201 mi
Last recorded103,201 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mini John Cooper Works44,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV13 LZL
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 103,201 miles

CAT heatshield loose/rattling

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

Rear Brake pad sensor wire broken

Fail 17 Apr 2026 103,201 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

CAT heatshield loose/rattling

Rear Brake pad sensor wire broken

Pass 15 Apr 2025 93,015 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 81,053 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre worn flat on inner edge close to canvas

Offside Rear tyre worn flat on inner edge close to canvas

Fail 30 Mar 2024 80,794 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake pedal feels alittle spongy

Nearside Rear tyre worn flat on inner edge close to canvas

Offside Rear tyre worn flat on inner edge close to canvas

Pass 18 Apr 2023 70,603 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 56,986 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2022 56,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 44,298 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 37,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front play in seat back

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front play in seat back

Pass 7 Dec 2018 24,804 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 42,718 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 16,508 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 11,380 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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RV13 LZL is a 2013 Mini John Cooper Works in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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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RV13 LZL is a 2013 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 26 March 2013.

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