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DY02 OSF

2002 Mini Cooper

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,501 mi
Last recorded138,501 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Mini Cooper73,519 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY02 OSF
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2020 138,501 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 135,203 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Apr 2018 132,915 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 132,861 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer (7.1.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 130,554 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 130,554 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 130,541 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded / pitting and discoloured (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 127,745 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 127,735 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 126,654 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 126,648 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear exhaust mounting slightly deterioated

Pass 17 Mar 2014 124,476 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 124,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 116,967 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 110,405 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 110,405 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Air bag light on

Pass 2 Mar 2011 95,388 miles

Air bag light is on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Mar 2011 95,388 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Air bag light is on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 85,199 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 May 2009 77,827 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 72,351 miles

**** NEARSIDE REAR TYRE STARTING TO GO OUT OF SHAPE. - RECOMMEND RENEWAL SOON

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKED IN TREADS

EXHAUST SYTEM NOW VERY RUSTY

SOME WASHER JETS ARE BLOCKED

Pass 5 Jun 2007 66,297 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 66,297 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

1.exhaust rear box very corroded

Pass 27 May 2006 60,181 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 60,181 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

1. geometry may be out as front tyres are badly worn †2. exhaust rusty in places

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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DY02 OSF is a 2002 Mini Cooper in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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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DY02 OSF is a 2002 Mini Cooper, first registered on 2 April 2002.

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