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LB51 NTY

2002 Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Mini Cooper73,519 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 NTY
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024

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

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

Nearside Rear exhaust corroded

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 33,905 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 33,897 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2023 33,878 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2022 32,639 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 32,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Outer Sill covers fitted.

Fail 23 Jun 2021 32,131 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Outer Sill covers fitted.

Pass 13 Jan 2020 28,963 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner tread. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Outer Sill covers fitted.

Fail 11 Jan 2020 28,964 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner tread. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Outer Sill covers fitted.

Pass 6 Mar 2018 28,052 miles

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 28 Feb 2017 27,966 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak Engine ()

Fail 28 Feb 2017 27,966 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 22 Mar 2016 27,950 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 27,943 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 27,945 miles

Both rear tyres uneven worn

Oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2015 27,943 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Both rear tyres uneven worn

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2014 27,437 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside front tyre edges are worn.(advise replace)

Fail 22 Mar 2014 27,434 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside front tyre edges are worn.(advise replace)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 26,535 miles

Airbag warning light on

Nearside rear tyre uneven worn

Pass 17 Jan 2012 25,455 miles

Airbag wrning light on

Fail 13 Jan 2012 25,454 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Airbag wrning light on

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 25 Feb 2011 23,609 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 21,237 miles

Air bag warning light on.

Pass 25 Feb 2009 18,647 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 18,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 16,049 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 16,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 13,615 miles

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

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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LB51 NTY is a 2002 Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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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LB51 NTY is a 2002 Mini Cooper, first registered on 23 February 2002.

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