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SW13 JVH

2013 Mini John Cooper Works

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,902 mi
Last recorded95,902 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mini John Cooper Works44,646 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW13 JVH
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 95,902 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2026 95,901 miles

Emissions unable to be completed air leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 93,549 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing Drop link rubbing on drive shaft on full lock (2.1.4 (a))

Rear Rear seats folded down, goods in back, not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 May 2024 85,679 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2024 85,679 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 80,472 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 74,863 miles

engine cover and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 17 Feb 2021 74,194 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 69,616 miles

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

clutch pipe to cylinder corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2020 69,616 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements BSU number missing (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

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

clutch pipe to cylinder corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2019 63,804 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 63,804 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 54,018 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 44,779 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 30,859 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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SW13 JVH is a 2013 Mini John Cooper Works in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SW13 JVH registered?

SW13 JVH is a 2013 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 29 March 2013.

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The MOT history for SW13 JVH shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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