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SM13 FGJ

2013 Mini John Cooper Works

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,138 mi
Last recorded84,138 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Mini John Cooper Works44,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM13 FGJ
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 84,138 miles
Fail 13 May 2026 84,138 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH O/S AND N/S (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 May 2025 80,205 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 80,194 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working bottom brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 76,997 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2023 69,214 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2023 69,214 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 62,412 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 55,023 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 42,426 miles

Both rear tyres stepping.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs inside face slightly corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2019 42,425 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction came on during test. (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits too low. (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Both rear tyres stepping.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs inside face slightly corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2019 42,145 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 20,544 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2018 20,544 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2018 20,387 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 20,385 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 17,037 miles

Both front tyres wearing edges

Pass 27 Jul 2016 13,812 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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SM13 FGJ is a 2013 Mini John Cooper Works in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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SM13 FGJ is a 2013 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 21 June 2013.

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