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BL52 GAO

2002 Mini Cooper

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

103,472 mi
Last recorded103,472 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Mini Cooper73,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 GAO
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 103,472 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 96,863 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 96,863 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 96,034 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front O/S front wing damaged.

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 96,034 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front O/S front wing damaged.

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 95,055 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 95,055 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 92,793 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 88,538 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 88,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 83,901 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2017 83,900 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre bold on outside edge

Pass 11 Nov 2016 79,683 miles

Coil pack insecure

Exhaust rear box hanger split.

Fail 10 Nov 2016 79,683 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coil pack insecure

Exhaust rear box hanger split.

Pass 13 Nov 2015 76,144 miles

n/s/r tyre casing perishing, 175/65-15

Pass 6 Nov 2014 71,472 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre casing perishing.

Fail 5 Nov 2014 71,471 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre casing perishing.

Pass 11 Nov 2013 70,897 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 7 Nov 2013 70,897 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 3 Oct 2012 69,171 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 69,191 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 65,669 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 65,669 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 62,476 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 62,476 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 57,523 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 52,204 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside 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 11 Oct 2007 45,977 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 45,977 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 40,585 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 40,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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BL52 GAO is a 2002 Mini Cooper in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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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BL52 GAO is a 2002 Mini Cooper, first registered on 14 October 2002.

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