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TJ07 TAY

2013 Mini John Cooper Works

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,542 mi
Last recorded82,542 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 Mini John Cooper Works44,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJ07 TAY
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 82,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 82,542 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 73,541 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 73,541 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 63,967 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 58,469 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 58,469 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2 splits (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 54,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 May 2021 54,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2020 49,384 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 49,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 35,302 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 23,229 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 19,426 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 15,099 miles

Front discs have a slight corroded lip on inner surfaces

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth inner edge close to cords (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 15,094 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front discs have a slight corroded lip on inner surfaces

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth inner edge close to cords (4.1.E.1)

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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TJ07 TAY is a 2013 Mini John Cooper Works in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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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TJ07 TAY is a 2013 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 24 July 2013.

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