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SG13 RCU

2013 Mini Cooper Auto

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,530 mi
Last recorded65,530 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper Auto32,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG13 RCU
MakeMini
ModelCooper Auto
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 65,530 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine oil between min and max

Pass 12 May 2025 60,240 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 54,628 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 54,628 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 54,195 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 53,297 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 52,473 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 45,628 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 41,228 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres perishing

nearside front brake pad wear indicator wire broken

Fail 2 Jan 2020 41,227 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres perishing

nearside front brake pad wear indicator wire broken

Pass 3 Jan 2019 34,521 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 29,744 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 24,180 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 18,859 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Auto?

Based on 21,476 MOT tests across 1,826 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,503
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
1,826
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 86
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 61
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SG13 RCU is a 2013 Mini Cooper Auto in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2013 Mini Cooper Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 32,589 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SG13 RCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was SG13 RCU registered?

SG13 RCU is a 2013 Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 16 April 2013.

Is SG13 RCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG13 RCU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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