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GP02 JBO

2002 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

71,049 mi
Last recorded71,049 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mini Cooper73,519 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP02 JBO
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 71,049 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

steering feels very heavy on lock to lock

Pass 9 Apr 2025 64,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

brake pedal rubber wearing smooth

Pass 17 Apr 2024 58,063 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight damage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 51,353 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 51,353 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65 R15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 46,538 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 45,747 miles

exhaust system in poor condition

Fail 15 Jun 2021 45,747 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 24 Jun 2020 44,028 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 41,495 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 37,294 miles

exhaust rusty and rear box outer skin is coming unbonded

offside rear tyre perishing

offside rear wheel slight binding

Pass 26 May 2017 34,713 miles

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

offside rear brake grabbing slightly

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 27 May 2016 32,358 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 29,671 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 26,876 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 24,932 miles

rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 25 May 2012 22,960 miles

rear exhaust box starting to corrode.

Pass 3 Jun 2011 21,105 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 19,069 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear brake is binding slightly

Pass 30 May 2009 17,157 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre starting to wear unevenly

Pass 6 Jun 2008 15,280 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 13,480 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 11,390 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2005 9,315 miles

both wiper blades split

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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GP02 JBO is a 2002 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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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GP02 JBO is a 2002 Mini Cooper, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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