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MINI Cooper S Auto

Black · Petrol · 2013 · 1,598 cc

LG13 LUWMOT history

LG13 LUW is a black petrol MINI Cooper S Auto first used on 28 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 49,030 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Mar 2027
Mileage
49,030 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,561 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LG13 LUW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper S Auto
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
28 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LG13 LUW was last recorded at 49,030 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 3,031 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
45,999 miles · 26 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,031 miles
Average per year
3,561 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,030 miles
  • 2025 – 45,999 miles
  • 2024 – 41,658 miles
  • 2023 – 35,126 miles
  • 2022 – 29,910 miles
  • 2021 – 28,167 miles
  • 2020 – 27,177 miles
  • 2019 – 23,910 miles
  • 2018 – 21,253 miles
  • 2017 – 17,981 miles
  • 2016 – 13,416 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,030 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perishedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 24 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,030 miles (+3,031)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    49,030 miles
    Test number
    851983015745
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass45,999 miles (+4,341)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    45,999 miles
    Test number
    698391091273
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass41,658 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    41,658 miles
    Test number
    307417876647
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail41,658 miles (+6,532)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,658 miles
    Test number
    833183908298
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass35,126 miles (+5,216)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    35,126 miles
    Test number
    324029265641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass29,910 miles (+1,743)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    29,910 miles
    Test number
    415820520016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  7. Pass28,167 miles (+990)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    28,167 miles
    Test number
    801738587265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass27,177 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    27,177 miles
    Test number
    293286564821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail27,177 miles (+3,267)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,177 miles
    Test number
    665894613729
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  10. Pass23,910 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    23,910 miles
    Test number
    659335641000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail23,909 miles (+2,656)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,909 miles
    Test number
    177895577437
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
  12. Pass21,253 miles (+3,272)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    21,253 miles
    Test number
    656337509095
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are beginning to wear on the outer edges
  13. Pass17,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    17,981 miles
    Test number
    800595078035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail17,981 miles (+4,565)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,981 miles
    Test number
    544962532266
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  15. Pass13,416 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    13,416 miles
    Test number
    706979061030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LG13 LUW

Does LG13 LUW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LG13 LUW is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LG13 LUW?
The MOT on LG13 LUW is valid until 27 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LG13 LUW done?
LG13 LUW was recorded at 49,030 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 3,561 miles a year.
Has LG13 LUW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LG13 LUW has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LG13 LUW ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LG13 LUW find?
LG13 LUW passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; both rear tyres perished; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 3 more.

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