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Y40 RSS

2013 Mini John Cooper Works Auto

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

83,544 mi
Last recorded83,544 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mini John Cooper Works Auto30,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY40 RSS
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works Auto
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 83,544 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH LOWER ARM REAR BUSH'S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 80,332 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 80,294 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2024 77,194 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 77,194 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 73,677 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

small blow in front down pipe flexi

Pass 6 Jul 2022 69,877 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 67,074 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 65,061 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 65,058 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 62,885 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 62,801 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 60,891 miles

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))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 60,889 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 58,683 miles

engine warning light illuminated

Pass 20 Jul 2016 55,984 miles

engine warning light iluminated

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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Y40 RSS is a 2013 Mini John Cooper Works Auto in Silver 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 Y40 RSS, 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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Y40 RSS is a 2013 Mini John Cooper Works Auto, first registered on 14 March 2013.

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