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LB02 GWM

2002 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

156,528 mi
Last recorded156,528 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Mini Cooper73,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB02 GWM
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 156,528 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 150,056 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 146,366 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 146,361 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2021 145,734 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 143,329 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 137,634 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 130,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle underside corroded [suspension components,fuel tank strap,front brake back plates ]

Fail 18 Jun 2018 130,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns & os (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 126,433 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 122,138 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded metal brake pipe to flexi hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal pipe to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded metal pipe to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal pipe to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 118,415 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake disc worn on inner face

Pass 23 Jun 2014 111,763 miles

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 111,763 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 104,245 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Jul 2012 96,718 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2012 96,718 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 89,208 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 75,816 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 75,816 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 65,991 miles

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Jul 2009 65,991 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 60,442 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 52,913 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 41,325 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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LB02 GWM is a 2002 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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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What year was LB02 GWM registered?

LB02 GWM is a 2002 Mini Cooper, first registered on 29 July 2002.

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