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LJ52 GWF

2002 Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

51,782 mi
Last recorded51,782 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Mini Cooper73,519 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ52 GWF
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 51,782 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 48,792 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 46,596 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 43,616 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 41,403 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 41,401 miles

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 40,089 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 39,221 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 37,223 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 37,222 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 34,552 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 33,297 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 33,297 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 31,495 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 18 Sep 2014 31,495 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 29,127 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 29,126 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 27,411 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 27,410 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 24,466 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 24,466 miles

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

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)

tracking out

Fail 15 Sep 2010 22,775 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

fuel cap sealing rubber slightly cracking

nearside rear tyre on inner edge

offside and nearside rear tyres cracking inside tread but cord not exposed

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Sep 2010 22,775 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

fuel cap sealing rubber slightly cracking

nearside rear tyre on inner edge

offside and nearside rear tyres cracking inside tread but cord not exposed

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2009 20,588 miles

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

offside drivers door handle cover insecure

rear nuber plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Sep 2008 18,009 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 14,918 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 11,589 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 11,589 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2005 8,963 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 GWF 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 69%.

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 LJ52 GWF registered?

LJ52 GWF is a 2002 Mini Cooper, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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