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J8 GFD

2002 Mini One

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests33 (22 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,562 mi
Last recorded154,562 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mini One71,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 GFD
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

22 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 154,562 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2026 154,561 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested shock snapped (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 146,676 miles

Both Rear Tyres Starting to Perish

Both Front Tyres Worn on Inner Edge Treads and Starting to Perish

Coil spring corroded Both Rears have Corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake Binding Slightly

Offside Front Main Beam Bulb Incorrectly Fitted/Seated

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

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

Play Felt in Steering Rack at Both Road Wheels

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Onto Steering Pump (2.1.5 (a))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Rears Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Steering Pump Noisey/Whining

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Rear Inner Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 146,674 miles

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

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

Both Front Tyres Worn on Inner Edge Treads and Starting to Perish

Both Rear Tyres Starting to Perish

Coil spring corroded Both Rears have Corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake Binding Slightly

Offside Front Main Beam Bulb Incorrectly Fitted/Seated

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

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

Play Felt in Steering Rack at Both Road Wheels

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Onto Steering Pump (2.1.5 (a))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Rears Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Steering Pump Noisey/Whining

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Rear Inner Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 139,521 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 137,983 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 132,701 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 128,784 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 128,766 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 126,102 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 126,099 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 123,853 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 122,059 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside no. plate light dim

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Spare tyre defective deflated ()

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 1 Jun 2018 122,043 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside no. plate light dim

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Spare tyre defective deflated ()

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 8 Jun 2017 118,622 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2017 118,622 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 114,375 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2016 114,375 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 May 2015 107,578 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 98,709 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 92,544 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 82,875 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 75,678 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 75,678 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 May 2010 65,415 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 65,415 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 58,164 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 58,164 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 45,432 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 32,214 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 32,214 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 27,479 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 17,994 miles

How Reliable is the Mini One?

Based on 528,090 MOT tests across 55,487 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
55,487
On UK Roads
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J8 GFD is a 2002 Mini One in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Mini One models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 71,817 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini One typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 24 years old, this Mini One is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J8 GFD is a 2002 Mini One, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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