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NV52 LLW

2002 Mini Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,407 mi
Last recorded59,407 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2009
Typical for 2002 Mini Mini Cooper S51,035 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV52 LLW
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper S
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2009 59,407 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 59,404 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 45,795 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 45,793 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 29,942 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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NV52 LLW is a 2002 Mini Mini Cooper S in Blue 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 NV52 LLW, 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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How do I check the history of NV52 LLW?

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What year was NV52 LLW registered?

NV52 LLW is a 2002 Mini Mini Cooper S, first registered on 31 October 2002.

Is NV52 LLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV52 LLW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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