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2013 MINI 1.6L Diesel · NJ13 AAF

NJ13 AAF

2013 MINI (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 87,305 miles. MOT valid until 06 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
MINI MINI
Year / Origin
2013 · Newcastle
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 06 Dec 2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
Recorded Mileage
87,305 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

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Official DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 06 Dec 2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Aug 2027
Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2013
Engine
1598cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, having achieved clean passes across the last three annual examinations. The most recent test on 15 November 2025 at 87,305 miles returned a pass with no recorded defects or advisories. This indicates that the previous owners have maintained the mechanical and safety components to a high standard recently, showing a trend of consistent upkeep following a single failure recorded in late 2022. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 13-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,700 miles per year. Between November 2024 and November 2025, the car covered 7,018 miles, which reflects a steady and predictable usage rate. The gap of 4,677 miles between December 2023 and November 2024 suggests a slightly lower period of use, but the overall low mileage for the age generally reduces wear on rubber-based components and drivetrain stress compared to high-mileage fleet examples. Despite the clean recent history, a buyer should perform a physical inspection of the suspension and bushings, as these are common points of wear on this model. While the lack of advisories in the latest tests suggests no immediate issues with binding calipers or leaking seals, the buyer should check for early signs of corrosion on the structural integrity and exhaust system. The failure on 28 October 2022 was resolved quickly, but verifying the current state of those specific components ensures the issue does not recur in future tests.

NJ13 AAF Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 15/11/2025
  • 87,305 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
75
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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✗ Outstanding recall notice
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Recall Notice Outstanding

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NJ13 AAF Mileage History

  1. 28/10/202270,206 mi
  2. 28/10/202270,206 mi
  3. 07/12/202375,580 mi+5,374 mi
  4. 30/11/202480,287 mi+4,707 mi
  5. 15/11/202587,305 mi+7,018 mi

Average of roughly 5,606 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

NJ13 AAF MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Sept 2026, 10:48
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Mini Mini (NJ13 AAF) between October 2022 and November 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 15 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.

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