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GD02 MTJ

1997 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

72,481 mi
Last recorded72,481 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Mini Cooper53,255 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD02 MTJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 72,481 miles

fuel tank straps rusting

rear brakepipes rusting

Fail 11 Nov 2025 72,458 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 71,424 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2024 71,407 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Oct 2023 70,593 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp not working

Fail 18 Oct 2023 70,593 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp not working

Pass 3 Oct 2022 68,899 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 68,899 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam H7 (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 63,977 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 63,300 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 62,281 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 62,281 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 60,420 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 60,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 59,563 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 59,561 miles

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 59,130 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush fatigued. (2.4.G.2)

advise front brake discs worn/lipped.

advise front tyres worn to wear bars.

advise fuel tank carrier corroded.

advise offside front tyre worn low on inner edge.

advise rear tyres cracking in treads.

Fail 15 Apr 2016 59,126 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective warning lamp displayed. (5.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush fatigued. (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' rac card holder repositioned out of swept area. (8.3.1e)

advise front brake discs worn/lipped.

advise front tyres worn to wear bars.

advise fuel tank carrier corroded.

advise offside front tyre worn low on inner edge.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sat nav holder removed. (8.3.1b)

advise rear tyres cracking in treads.

Pass 22 Apr 2015 56,182 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 53,255 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 53,255 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 51,963 miles

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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GD02 MTJ is a 1997 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 1997 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 53,255 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 29 years old, this Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GD02 MTJ is a 1997 Mini Cooper, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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