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LA51 SXD

2002 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

56,625 mi
Last recorded56,625 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mini Cooper73,519 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA51 SXD
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 56,625 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 54,667 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 54,660 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box to centre section join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split and have small amount of movement.

fuel filler cap seal cracking

nearside rear seatbelt webbing damaged to the limit.

offside rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 20 Jan 2023

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged damaged, In tread in multiple places (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged damaged, In tread in multiple places (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 46,981 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 46,981 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rear silencer wrap around hanger bracket has broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 44,135 miles

fuel cap sealing washer cracking

offside front brake pipe looks corroded under covering of grease

Fail 3 Feb 2021 44,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

fuel cap sealing washer cracking

headlamps slightly clouded causing a weak pattern

offside front brake pipe looks corroded under covering of grease

Pass 7 Feb 2020 43,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip to the offside upper corner area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 43,993 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no fluid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip to the offside upper corner area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 43,023 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 42,333 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 42,332 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 41,731 miles

Fuel cap sealing ring is cracking / perishing

Fail 31 Jan 2017 41,731 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer shoulder badly cracked in places and cord visible (4.1.D.1b)

Fuel cap sealing ring is cracking / perishing

Nearside rear tyre outer shoulder is cracking / perishing

Pass 9 Feb 2016 40,662 miles

Small damage area top offside corner of the windscreen

Fail 9 Feb 2016 40,660 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Small damage area top offside corner of the windscreen

Pass 2 Feb 2015 38,851 miles

both rear tyres are splittling and perished.

Fail 2 Feb 2015 38,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear tyres are splitting and perished.

Pass 19 Feb 2014 36,592 miles

Fuel tank straps badly corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2013 35,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s fuel tank strap corroded

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2013 35,603 miles

n/s fuel tank strap corroded

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2012 34,941 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 33,463 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 30,764 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 27,747 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 24,539 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 21,542 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jan 2006 18,559 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2006 18,559 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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LA51 SXD is a 2002 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LA51 SXD registered?

LA51 SXD is a 2002 Mini Cooper, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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