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BU02 YZG

2002 Mini Cooper

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

47,794 mi
Last recorded47,794 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mini Cooper73,519 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 YZG
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 47,794 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 47,370 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 47,366 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 46,702 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has a small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2023 46,700 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has a small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 45,504 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 45,023 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2021 45,023 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 43,877 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 43,874 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 42,762 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 41,288 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device deteriorating

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering reservoir (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 41,284 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened severely corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap/sealing device deteriorating

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering reservoir (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 40,455 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 40,348 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 39,080 miles

Rear exhaust mounts deteriorated

Pass 25 Aug 2015 37,567 miles

Oil leaks

Pass 7 Aug 2014 36,101 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2013 35,081 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 35,081 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)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 33,464 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 33,464 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 30,532 miles

engine oil leaking from upper engine

Pass 3 Mar 2011 28,386 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2010 24,480 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 20,364 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 16,500 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 16,351 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 17 Aug 2006 16,169 miles

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

both front tyres worn on both inner and outer edges

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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BU02 YZG is a 2002 Mini Cooper in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU02 YZG registered?

BU02 YZG is a 2002 Mini Cooper, first registered on 15 April 2002.

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