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Y13 MPM

2013 Mini John Cooper Works Auto

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

77,476 mi
Last recorded77,476 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mini John Cooper Works Auto30,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY13 MPM
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works Auto
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 77,476 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2025 77,476 miles

Front Position lamp not working both side. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both side. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/45 r 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick manual hand brake. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources one of two is not working. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 73,468 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2024 73,451 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 68,012 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to step on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 68,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to step on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 61,236 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 61,204 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2054517 Runflat Dunlop (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition damage in the remainder of the windscreen’s swept area more than 40mm in diameter (3.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 50,732 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 44,901 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 44,900 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 44,859 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tread unevenly worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 39,252 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 31,021 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 20,004 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 20,004 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 12,433 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 12,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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Y13 MPM is a 2013 Mini John Cooper Works Auto in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 Y13 MPM, 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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Y13 MPM is a 2013 Mini John Cooper Works Auto, first registered on 1 May 2013.

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