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Y30 JAF

2013 Mini John Cooper Works Auto

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

66,859 mi
Last recorded66,859 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mini John Cooper Works Auto30,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY30 JAF
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works Auto
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 66,859 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 61,676 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 59,992 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 91,825 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2023 56,909 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE WISHBONE BUSH REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2023 56,783 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2021 47,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 47,282 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.3.2 (d))

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2021 47,282 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 41,211 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 36,820 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 36,808 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 31,563 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 26,942 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 26,404 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 18,224 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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Y30 JAF is a 2013 Mini John Cooper Works Auto in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y30 JAF, 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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Y30 JAF is a 2013 Mini John Cooper Works Auto, first registered on 23 September 2013.

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