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HY52 TVC

2002 Mini Cooper S

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

124,010 mi
Last recorded124,010 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mini Cooper S71,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY52 TVC
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 124,010 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 122,733 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 117,633 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 117,632 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 May 2022 112,057 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure but not not likely to fall off

Pass 8 Jun 2021 101,550 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat/centre pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 101,550 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat/centre pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 95,304 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2020 95,296 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak

Pass 31 May 2019 91,229 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 90,931 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 88,523 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 85,242 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 78,116 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 74,012 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 74,009 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 71,175 miles

nearside rear brake disc outer surface very corroded

offside rear silencer very corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2013 71,175 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside rear brake disc outer surface very corroded

offside rear silencer very corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2012 64,377 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 56,800 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 47,431 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 16 Sep 2010 47,431 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 17 Sep 2009 38,649 miles

front & rear no plates starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 Sep 2008 29,777 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 24,639 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 18,503 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 13,776 miles

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

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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HY52 TVC is a 2002 Mini Cooper S in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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HY52 TVC is a 2002 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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