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YJ13 VZR

2013 Mini Cooper D

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,320 mi
Last recorded96,320 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper D60,954 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ13 VZR
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 96,320 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front suspension knock suspected shock

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

engine under tray fitted unable to fully inspect.

Pass 15 Nov 2024 88,554 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2/3 worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition/very rusty (advise new pads when discs fitted) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine under tray fitted unable to fully inspect.

o/s/f head lamp aim slightly low.

red tyre pressure/brake lights on dash.

Fail 15 Nov 2024 88,554 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2/3 worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition/very rusty (advise new pads when discs fitted) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine under tray fitted unable to fully inspect.

o/s/f head lamp aim slightly low.

red tyre pressure/brake lights on dash.

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 79,754 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 79,754 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative light on dash. (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 68,316 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2022 66,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 49,283 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 49,283 miles

Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 41,151 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 35,198 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 35,198 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 31,250 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 28,668 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 22,344 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D?

Based on 102,243 MOT tests across 8,949 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,017
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
8,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 510
Registration plate lamp not working 410
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YJ13 VZR is a 2013 Mini Cooper D in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2013 Mini Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 60,954 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 Cooper D fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ13 VZR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 13 years old, this Mini Cooper D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YJ13 VZR registered?

YJ13 VZR is a 2013 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 9 April 2013.

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