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LX02 EVG

2002 Mini Mini Cooper

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

113,557 mi
Last recorded113,557 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Mini Mini Cooper55,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX02 EVG
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 113,557 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front bumper cracked

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

Rear fuel tank strip corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2021 113,557 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front bumper cracked

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

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

Rear fuel tank strip corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2020 103,081 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 94,798 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2019 94,798 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 88,206 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

brake anti slip starting to wear , recomend replacement

Fail 27 Feb 2018 88,206 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid screen wash toped up (8.2.3)

brake anti slip starting to wear , recomend replacement

Pass 3 Mar 2017 81,325 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 81,325 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear anti-roll bar rubbing on coil spring

Pass 7 Mar 2016 74,636 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2016 74,636 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 68,789 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 63,136 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 63,136 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 58,393 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 52,709 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 47,542 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 47,542 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 42,183 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 37,246 miles

KEEP CHECK ON N/S/R AND FRONT TYRES

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 32,720 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 27,870 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW †

Pass 2 Mar 2006 22,608 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper?

Based on 12,546 MOT tests across 2,117 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
4,648
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 243
Brake pipe excessively corroded 150
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 122
Headlamp aim too low 108
position lamp(s) not working 104
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LX02 EVG is a 2002 Mini Mini Cooper in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2002 Mini Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 55,399 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 243 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LX02 EVG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Mini Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LX02 EVG is a 2002 Mini Mini Cooper, first registered on 6 March 2002.

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