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W6 MEF

2013 Mini John Cooper Works Auto

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,892 mi
Last recorded45,892 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Mini John Cooper Works Auto30,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW6 MEF
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works Auto
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 45,892 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 45,878 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 41,997 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 41,720 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 40,431 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 40,426 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 37,985 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 29,852 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 23,175 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 20,339 miles

engine covers , under trays & sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Jul 2019 20,339 miles

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

engine covers , under trays & sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2018 17,570 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 14,530 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 10,180 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2015 5,820 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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W6 MEF is a 2013 Mini John Cooper Works Auto in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W6 MEF, 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 W6 MEF registered?

W6 MEF is a 2013 Mini John Cooper Works Auto, first registered on 17 June 2013.

Is W6 MEF safe to buy?

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