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LJ52 GVV

2002 Mini Cooper

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,304 mi
Last recorded76,304 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 Mini Cooper73,519 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ52 GVV
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 76,304 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top strut mounting bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2023 76,302 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top strut mounting bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 65,372 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front's. Poor clearing performance (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 54,731 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 54,731 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2020 47,565 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2020 47,565 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault offside front , ignition feed problem. (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 43,099 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 38,663 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 38,661 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 37,724 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 30 Aug 2016 36,188 miles

Rear brake discs corroding

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Fail 30 Aug 2016 36,188 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear brake discs corroding

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 23 Jul 2015 34,481 miles

exhaust back box corroding

Fail 23 Jul 2015 34,481 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

exhaust back box corroding

Pass 1 Aug 2014 32,875 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2013 31,050 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 31,050 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 28,792 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 26,922 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 24,999 miles

slight movement in both the front TCA bushs

Pass 11 Aug 2009 22,093 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 22,093 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 19,408 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 17,952 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 17,952 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 14,421 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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LJ52 GVV is a 2002 Mini Cooper in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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.

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LJ52 GVV is a 2002 Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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