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BX02 PZO

2002 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

47,522 mi
Last recorded47,522 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Rover Mini34,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX02 PZO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 47,522 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight corrosion on floor pan

Pass 17 Nov 2017 46,332 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 45,196 miles

front brake imbalance os low. 23%

front exhaust damaged.

front suspension upper and lower PA corroded but not excessivly

minor noise at osr wheel bearing.

nsf door step corroded outside of PA

os and ns rear suspension PA corroded but not excessivly.

os and ns sill corroding.

os trackrod end worn but not excessivly

osr subframe excessivly corroded but not seriously weaqkened.

Fail 5 Jun 2017 45,195 miles

Front wheel bearing has excessive play nsf (2.5.A.3c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded osr lower. inner wheel arch. (2.4.A.3)

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop osf (2.4.A.1a)

front brake imbalance os low. 23%

front exhaust damaged.

front suspension upper and lower PA corroded but not excessivly

minor noise at osr wheel bearing.

ns ball joints have minor play.

nsf door step corroded outside of PA

nsf suspension has minimal clearance at a bump stop.

os and ns rear suspension PA corroded but not excessivly.

os and ns sill corroding.

os trackrod end worn but not excessivly

osr subframe excessivly corroded but not seriously weaqkened.

Pass 25 May 2016 42,922 miles

corrosion to front inner arches and front suspension PA's

corrosion to nsf lower B piller and sill to floor areas.

corrosion to rear inner arches and rear suspension PA.

dip aim at high limit.

exhaust touching underside

windscreen washers have low volume

Fail 24 May 2016 42,922 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to front inner arches and front suspension PA's

corrosion to nsf lower B piller and sill to floor areas.

corrosion to rear inner arches and rear suspension PA.

dip aim at high limit.

exhaust touching underside

park brake lever travel.

rear brake imbalance.

Pass 4 Jun 2015 40,370 miles

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

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

steering pulling, hand brake travel, exhaust banging body, rear tyres uneven wear 145/70/12, surface corrosion to floors and sills

Fail 21 May 2015 40,366 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

steering pulling, hand brake travel, exhaust banging body, rear tyres uneven wear 145/70/12, surface corrosion to floors and sills

Pass 6 Jun 2014 37,386 miles

ns washer poor effort, osr inner arch corroded at subframe front and rear muonting PA.rear boot seam excessivly corroded, osr subframe rear lower mounting PA corroded, nsf door step corroded, exhaust rubbing body, nsf lower subframe PA corroded,

osr subframe front mount PA corroded, nsr tyre edge worn, front subframe has jacking damage at inner track rod mounts,

Fail 2 Jun 2014 37,386 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

ns washer poor effort, osr inner arch corroded at subframe front and rear muonting PA.rear boot seam excessivly corroded, osr subframe rear lower mounting PA corroded, nsf door step corroded, exhaust rubbing body, nsf lower subframe PA corroded,

osr subframe front mount PA corroded, nsr tyre edge worn, front subframe has jacking damage at inner track rod mounts,

Pass 14 Jun 2013 34,138 miles

rear brakes imbalanced and o/s low and noise, oil leak, o/s rear shock lower bush minor play, uneven wear to rear tyres n/s close to limit, play in o/s front top ball joint

surface corrosion to o/s doorstep, front floors at jacking pints, sills,

Fail 13 Jun 2013 34,138 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear brakes imbalanced and o/s low and noise, oil leak, o/s rear shock lower bush minor play, uneven wear to rear tyres n/s close to limit, play in o/s front top ball joint

surface corrosion to o/s doorstep, front floors at jacking pints, sills,

Pass 11 Jun 2012 30,410 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 30,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 26,542 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 25,662 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 25,594 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 22,909 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 20,036 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 17,400 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 14,489 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

the front tyres are wearing the inner edges

Pass 11 Jan 2006 10,521 miles

How Reliable is the Rover Mini?

Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
876
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
45,631
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,036
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24,016
Steering rack gaiter split 21,375
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 18,460
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 18,348
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BX02 PZO is a 2002 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2002 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 34,138 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover Mini fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 32,036 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX02 PZO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 24 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BX02 PZO is a 2002 Rover Mini, first registered on 11 April 2002.

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