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LS52 NFR

2002 Mini Cooper

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

124,230 mi
Last recorded124,230 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 2002 Mini Cooper73,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS52 NFR
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 124,230 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 124,210 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Nearside & Offside rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear Nearside & Offside (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 124,187 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all exposed pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn, nail in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated worn. (5.2.3 (l))

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

fuel cap seal ring splitting.

Pass 22 Mar 2021 117,698 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside park brake reading low

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear tyres excess wear inner edges

oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2021 117,674 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear silencer strap corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear tyres excess wear inner edges

oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2020 113,894 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2020 113,882 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 106,790 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under vehicle pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached heavy damage. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside screenwash poor.

Offside Front fog lamp not working.

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

offside headlight adjuster poor in operation.

Fail 5 Mar 2019 106,774 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlamps have no pattern. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under vehicle pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached heavy damage. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside screenwash poor.

Offside Front fog lamp not working.

Pass 26 Jan 2018 98,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 98,631 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 92,368 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe by rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe by rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

horn starting to malfunction

Fail 25 Oct 2016 92,358 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe by rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe by rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

horn starting to malfunction

Pass 12 Nov 2015 87,424 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint inner front joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Nov 2015 87,378 miles

Front Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 87,369 miles

Front Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 78,442 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 78,442 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 72,430 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 68,930 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 61,628 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 54,710 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 45,615 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

note air bag light on

note rear exhaust outter skin worn

Pass 17 Feb 2009 37,826 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 30,052 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 20,025 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 20,025 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 28 Nov 2005 15,142 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2005 15,142 miles

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

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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LS52 NFR is a 2002 Mini Cooper in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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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LS52 NFR is a 2002 Mini Cooper, first registered on 12 December 2002.

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