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AJ02 VVE

2002 Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,106 mi
Last recorded119,106 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Mini Cooper73,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 VVE
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2020 119,106 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 119,106 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 113,055 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage over pump (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 113,026 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage over pump (2.1.5 (a))

engine coolant level low

Pass 23 Jan 2018 101,061 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. pass due to lock (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2.5-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. pass due to wheel locked (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 100,621 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 90,931 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 10 Feb 2016 90,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 17 Feb 2015 77,283 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 77,271 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2014 71,845 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 71,845 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 60,866 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 60,866 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 54,277 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 31 Jan 2012 54,277 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 13 Jan 2011 48,091 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 48,091 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jan 2010 40,801 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 40,801 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 35,168 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 30 Jan 2009 35,160 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 26,896 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 18,062 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 16,063 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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AJ02 VVE is a 2002 Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2002 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 73,519 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 24 years old, this Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ02 VVE is a 2002 Mini Cooper, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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