2013 MINI Roadster 1.6L Petrol · FL63 RWV
2013 MINI Roadster (1.6L, petrol). First registered 03 Oct 2013. Recorded mileage 69,862 miles. MOT expired on 14 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- MINI ROADSTER
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,862 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FL63 RWV Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/09/2022
- 69,862 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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FL63 RWV MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 2013 Mini Roadster (FL63 RWV) between September 2022 and September 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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Known faults for MINI Roadster (R59)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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