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CA02 LVN

2002 Mini Mini Cooper

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

110,080 mi
Last recorded110,080 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Mini Mini Cooper55,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA02 LVN
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2019 110,080 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 106,477 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 106,477 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 106,318 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 100,535 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 100,533 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 94,155 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 94,155 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 84,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside and offside front consol bushes worn

rear exhaust deteriorated and has one bracket broken

Pass 24 Sep 2014 77,887 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 75,596 miles

exh backbox corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2012 73,758 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 73,729 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 72,147 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 69,657 miles

Inner wheelarch covers fitted / outter sill covers filled can't see under them

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 67,699 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 65,299 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 57,909 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 57,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 48,935 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 48,935 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 9 Jan 2006 41,674 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper?

Based on 12,546 MOT tests across 2,117 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
4,648
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 243
Brake pipe excessively corroded 150
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 122
Headlamp aim too low 108
position lamp(s) not working 104
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CA02 LVN is a 2002 Mini Mini Cooper in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2002 Mini Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 55,399 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 Mini Mini Cooper fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 243 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CA02 LVN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Mini Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CA02 LVN is a 2002 Mini Mini Cooper, first registered on 8 July 2002.

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