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SY63 BLJ

2013 Mini Cooper Auto

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

48,340 mi
Last recorded48,340 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper Auto32,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY63 BLJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper Auto
Year2013
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 48,340 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 1 May 2026 48,328 miles

Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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 11 Apr 2025 47,589 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 45,240 miles

Front engine oil low

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on edges 3,4,3,mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on edges 4,4,3,mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear slightly with slight fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 45,238 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear tyres cut to cords in cracked/perished tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front engine oil low

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on edges 3,4,3,mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on edges 4,4,3,mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear slightly with slight fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 37,059 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs slight, and with slight fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 37,056 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust front flexi pipe corroded/cracked leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear tyres cut to cords in cracked/perished tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs, offside front worse on outer face, with brake pads wearing low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs slight, and with slight fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 27,778 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 17,646 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres low on edge 3.5.2.mm on outer edges with cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs with wear lip and slight fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 11,396 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts and rears on inner face (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 9,242 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged protective coating bubbling (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged protective coating bubbling (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 7,626 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 6,433 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 4,947 miles

under-shields fitted restricting inspection

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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SY63 BLJ is a 2013 Mini Cooper Auto in Green 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 Cooper Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 32,589 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SY63 BLJ, 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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SY63 BLJ is a 2013 Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 19 September 2013.

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