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NJ52 NFU

2002 Mini Mini Cooper S

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,010 mi
Last recorded79,010 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2009
Typical for 2002 Mini Mini Cooper S51,035 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ52 NFU
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper S
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2009 79,010 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 79,010 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 59,021 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 59,021 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 74,942 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 132,506 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 126,481 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Sep 2006 126,481 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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NJ52 NFU is a 2002 Mini Mini Cooper S in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NJ52 NFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NJ52 NFU registered?

NJ52 NFU is a 2002 Mini Mini Cooper S, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is NJ52 NFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ52 NFU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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