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LJ52 HFO

2002 Mini Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,649 mi
Last recorded53,649 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2006
Typical for 2002 Mini Mini Cooper S51,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ52 HFO
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper S
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2006 53,649 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 35,410 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2005 35,410 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

FRONT BRAKE PADS VERY LOW

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

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper S?

Based on 4,515 MOT tests across 788 vehicles.

76.4%
Pass Rate
4,456
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
788
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 135
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 65
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64
Registration plate lamp not working 45
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 42
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LJ52 HFO is a 2002 Mini Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Mini Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 51,035 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Mini Cooper S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 135 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ52 HFO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 24 years old, this Mini Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ52 HFO registered?

LJ52 HFO is a 2002 Mini Mini Cooper S, first registered on 16 September 2002.

Is LJ52 HFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ52 HFO shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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