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W23 RKS

2013 Mini John Cooper Works Auto

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

35,000 mi
Last recorded35,000 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Mini John Cooper Works Auto30,918 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW23 RKS
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works Auto
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 35,000 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 35,000 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 31,897 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 28,768 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 27,079 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 25,278 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 23,714 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 22,673 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 22,673 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 20,558 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 16,953 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 13,252 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 10,402 miles

How Reliable is the Mini John Cooper Works Auto?

Based on 1,555 MOT tests across 273 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
3,843
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
273
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 7
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W23 RKS is a 2013 Mini John Cooper Works Auto in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2013 Mini John Cooper Works Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 30,918 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini John Cooper Works Auto fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W23 RKS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini John Cooper Works Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 13 years old, this Mini John Cooper Works Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W23 RKS registered?

W23 RKS is a 2013 Mini John Cooper Works Auto, first registered on 26 March 2013.

Is W23 RKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W23 RKS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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