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LW52 FDE

2002 Mini Mini Cooper S

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,784 mi
Last recorded52,784 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2008
Typical for 2002 Mini Mini Cooper S51,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW52 FDE
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper S
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2008 52,784 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2007 42,235 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2007 42,235 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 33,383 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 33,382 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber slightly worn

Pass 28 Sep 2005 23,007 miles

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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LW52 FDE is a 2002 Mini Mini Cooper S in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 LW52 FDE, 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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How do I check the history of LW52 FDE?

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What year was LW52 FDE registered?

LW52 FDE is a 2002 Mini Mini Cooper S, first registered on 28 September 2002.

Is LW52 FDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW52 FDE shows 6 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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