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R1 THC

2002 Mini Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,380 mi
Last recorded45,380 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2007
Typical for 2002 Mini Mini Cooper S51,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 THC
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper S
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2007 45,380 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 45,305 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 33,701 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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R1 THC is a 2002 Mini Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R1 THC, 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 R1 THC registered?

R1 THC is a 2002 Mini Mini Cooper S, first registered on 7 June 2002.

Is R1 THC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R1 THC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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