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NC51 BYW

2002 Mini Mini Cooper

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,828 mi
Last recorded38,828 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2009
Typical for 2002 Mini Mini Cooper55,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC51 BYW
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2009 38,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

pas pump noisey

radiator leak

Pass 2 May 2008 31,620 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 31,402 miles

brake discs corroded.

Pass 24 Oct 2006 28,031 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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NC51 BYW is a 2002 Mini Mini Cooper in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NC51 BYW, 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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What year was NC51 BYW registered?

NC51 BYW is a 2002 Mini Mini Cooper, first registered on 22 January 2002.

Is NC51 BYW safe to buy?

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