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SB63 LXU

2013 Mini John Cooper Works

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,403 mi
Last recorded71,403 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Mini John Cooper Works44,646 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB63 LXU
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 71,403 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

undertray fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2024 69,250 miles

Engine cover fitted

Undertray fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2023 65,841 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 63,304 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2022 63,304 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 56,273 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 56,273 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 54,847 miles

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

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2021 54,844 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed this tyre is also damaged on the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 46,755 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Advise replacing (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 41,522 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 41,522 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 34,342 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

under trays and covers fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2016 30,973 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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SB63 LXU 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 71.4%.

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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What year was SB63 LXU registered?

SB63 LXU is a 2013 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 31 December 2013.

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