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FY52 WRJ

2002 Mini Cooper S

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,473 mi
Last recorded54,473 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mini Cooper S71,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mini
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 WRJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 54,473 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 53,022 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 53,022 miles

Headlamp aim too low nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 50,673 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 50,631 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 50,631 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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FY52 WRJ is a 2002 Mini Cooper S in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 71,560 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 S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 24 years old, this Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of FY52 WRJ?

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What year was FY52 WRJ registered?

FY52 WRJ is a 2002 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 1 October 2002.

Is FY52 WRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY52 WRJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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