2013 MINI Roadster · 1,319 MOT tests
2013 MINI Roadster reliability
2013 MINI Roadsters fail 20.1% of first MOT tests, 22% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 3 Roadster years (1,319 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all MINI Roadsters: 19.6%)
- 20.1%
- first-time fail rate (all MINI Roadsters: 19.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 22% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 52,470
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,319
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 15% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- 2014 cars: 21% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- Strong point: suspension, 56% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 MINI Roadster
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics8.6%
- Tyres5.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.5%
- Suspension3.4%
- Brakes3.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.8%
- Body, chassis and structure0.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 2.27%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 1.9%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.59%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.36%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.29%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Headlamp aim set too low 1.06%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.07%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.02%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.95%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.25%) · Road wheel slightly distorted (3.94%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (2.58%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 MINI Roadster reliable?
2013 MINI Roadsters fail 20.1% of first MOT tests, 22% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 3 Roadster years (1,319 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 MINI Roadster MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (2.27% of tests), shock absorber serious fluid leak (1.9% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.59% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 MINI Roadster have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 MINI Roadster shows 52,470 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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