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DF02 HKG

2002 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

137,309 mi
Last recorded137,309 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Mini Cooper73,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 HKG
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 137,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged both side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2021 137,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged both side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 132,508 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 132,503 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 127,005 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective both on rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 127,003 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective both on rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 120,487 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges (have been on front of car)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 118,821 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2017 118,801 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

brake warning light on dash

Pass 28 Apr 2016 115,915 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 115,884 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 110,415 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 110,415 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 102,843 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front wiper blades split

tow bar fitted no electrics

Fail 12 Apr 2014 102,843 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front wiper blades split

nearside/offside rear tyres inner edges worn

tow bar fitted no electrics

Pass 19 Apr 2013 94,526 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)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2013 94,526 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2012 87,454 miles

o/s frt tyre worn on outeredge

rear exhaust rusting and slight blow

Pass 2 Apr 2011 83,614 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 83,614 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 76,906 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear no plate deteriorating

Pass 21 Apr 2009 63,481 miles

fuel cap seal perished

rear brake discs lipped

rear exhaust box rusted

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 15 Apr 2009 63,267 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

fuel cap seal perished

rear brake discs lipped

rear exhaust box rusted

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 25 Apr 2008 51,328 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front discs lipped and corroded

both rear discs lipped and corroded

oil leak from nearside driveshaft seal in gearbox

play in steering column at base

Pass 6 Mar 2007 35,070 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 65,014 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering collum noisey in operation

Pass 29 Mar 2006 27,126 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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DF02 HKG is a 2002 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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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DF02 HKG is a 2002 Mini Cooper, first registered on 8 May 2002.

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