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NL52 ELJ

2002 Mini Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

46,798 mi
Last recorded46,798 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2008
Typical for 2002 Mini Mini Cooper S51,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL52 ELJ
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper S
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2008 46,798 miles

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

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

metal brake pipes to rear starting to corrode by edge of nearside rear flooring

minor deterioration on top edge of rear number plate

Fail 14 Apr 2008 46,798 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

metal brake pipes to rear starting to corrode by edge of nearside rear flooring

minor deterioration on top edge of rear number plate

Pass 4 May 2007 36,173 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 36,171 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r brake pipe corroded(rear floor pan)

o/s/r brake caliper moist

rear number platewater ingress

Pass 13 Feb 2006 28,102 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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NL52 ELJ is a 2002 Mini Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NL52 ELJ, 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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What year was NL52 ELJ registered?

NL52 ELJ is a 2002 Mini Mini Cooper S, first registered on 15 October 2002.

Is NL52 ELJ safe to buy?

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