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N888 LDM

2002 Mini Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,595 mi
Last recorded123,595 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Mini Mini Cooper55,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN888 LDM
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 123,595 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2023 122,493 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 121,420 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 120,414 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 119,295 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 119,295 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 117,287 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 117,280 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Jul 2015 102,208 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 95,203 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 May 2014 95,172 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2013 86,886 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 86,860 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 83,992 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 79,985 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 76,791 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 76,772 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 66,628 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 66,628 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

air bag light on

front tyres starting to wear on edges

rear exhaust silencer corroded

rear tyres perished

rear wiper split

Pass 6 Sep 2007 57,662 miles

offside washer misses screen

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2007 57,621 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

offside front outer washer jet misses windscreen

rear brake discs pitted and corroded on inner surfaces

Pass 1 Sep 2006 50,720 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 50,720 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2005 31,530 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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N888 LDM is a 2002 Mini Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N888 LDM, 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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N888 LDM is a 2002 Mini Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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