2013 MINI — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- MINI
- Year
- 2013
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Colour
- BLACK
- Engine
- 1598 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Untaxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 31 March 2027 (289 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 30,639 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 82/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2013 Mini has 12 MOT tests on record with a 92% pass rate and 30,639 miles. However, a recurring tyre advisory and a history of major engine issues (head gasket, timing chain) are significant concerns.
The vehicle shows consistent low annual usage, averaging 7,304 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, and a recent low of 3,405 miles between April 2020 and March 2021.
Things to check
- Recurring tyre advisories (Mar 2019, Mar 2026) indicate ongoing wear and potential neglect.
- Head gasket and timing chain failures are documented in the community knowledge, posing significant future repair risks.
- The car is currently Untaxed, requiring immediate verification of tax status with DVLA.
- The 2013 MINI model has a history of major engine issues, which is a major concern for this specific vehicle.
Working in its favour
- No MOT failures recorded across 8 tests, demonstrating a generally well-maintained vehicle.
- Consistent low annual mileage (7,304 mi/yr) suggests light use and less wear on components.
- The most recent MOT (Mar 2026) is valid until March 2027, offering peace of mind for the next two years.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2024) indicates a well-designed and safe vehicle.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 11/12 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2016 | PASS | 30,639 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2017 | FAIL | 35,956 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
|
| Mar 2017 | PASS | 35,956 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Mar 2018 | PASS | 41,595 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2019 | PASS | 46,984 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Apr 2020 | PASS | 50,389 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2021 | PASS | 58,152 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2022 | PASS | 67,551 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2023 | PASS | 76,267 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ADVISORY Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
|
| Mar 2024 | PASS | 84,123 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2025 | PASS | 89,902 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2026 | PASS | 96,673 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration AY13 LJE, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.