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GV02 TWM

2002 Mini Cooper

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

118,837 mi
Last recorded118,837 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mini Cooper73,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV02 TWM
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 118,837 miles

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

Fuel cap seal perished

Fuel tank straps corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges + 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Taillight lens dis-coloured

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear number plate loose

Rear suspension components corroded

parking brake travel high

Fail 11 Sep 2025 118,837 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fuel cap seal perished

Fuel tank straps corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges + 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Taillight lens dis-coloured

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear number plate loose

Rear suspension components corroded

parking brake travel high

Pass 9 Sep 2024 113,015 miles

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

fuel tank straps corroded.

rear number plate slightly loose.

Fail 6 Sep 2024 113,014 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

fuel tank straps corroded.

rear number plate slightly loose.

Pass 4 Sep 2023 105,452 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubbers (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 102,839 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 102,839 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 100,276 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 97,240 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 96,278 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 94,966 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 94,965 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 92,699 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2017 92,699 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 87,474 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2016 87,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55x16 87v (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 84,081 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2015 84,081 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 80,131 miles

Oil leak

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

n/s/f tyres cut on side wall

Pass 17 Sep 2012 74,204 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 67,448 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 67,446 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 60,364 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 53,707 miles

Fuel cap seal is cracking.

Rear silencer is in poor condition and is starting to leak. ( near to limits )

Rear tyres are wearing / worn on inner tread bands.

Fail 21 Jul 2009 53,704 miles

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

Fuel cap seal is cracking.

Nail in offside front tyre and is leaking.

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

Rear silencer is in poor condition and is starting to leak. ( near to limits )

Rear tyres are wearing / worn on inner tread bands.

Pass 21 Jul 2008 47,080 miles

exhaust rear box outer cover very badly corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2007 40,403 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 40,403 miles

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

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 35,228 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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GV02 TWM is a 2002 Mini Cooper in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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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GV02 TWM is a 2002 Mini Cooper, first registered on 16 August 2002.

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