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EA02 RAX

2002 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

108,988 mi
Last recorded108,988 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Mini Cooper73,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA02 RAX
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 108,988 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020
Pass 19 Jun 2019 102,150 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 98,737 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 91,521 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2017 91,520 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Oil leak engine ()

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 84,443 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 84,443 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Jun 2015 78,929 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 78,927 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Neerside rear wheel bearing not tested

Pass 26 Apr 2014 74,663 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 74,648 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 70,367 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 62,485 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 55,831 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 51,306 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 51,306 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 44,741 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2009 44,741 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 38,605 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 79,700 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 24,939 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 24,939 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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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EA02 RAX is a 2002 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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.

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EA02 RAX is a 2002 Mini Cooper, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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