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R53 WOH

2002 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

164,879 mi
Last recorded164,879 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mini Cooper S71,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR53 WOH
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 164,879 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 162,055 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 161,375 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber top mount has slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 153,261 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 153,261 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 145,036 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 145,021 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 127,873 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 112,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 May 2019 102,449 miles

rear brake hoses slight cracking

rear brake pads springs may not be in right

Pass 10 May 2018 98,020 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 93,415 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2016 84,131 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit side wall starting to split only just legal on tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge perished & cracked (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 May 2016 84,131 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit side wall starting to split only just legal on tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge perished & cracked (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2015 75,802 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 May 2015 75,802 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 69,428 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 62,090 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 56,431 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 50,423 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 44,881 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 41,498 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 37,190 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 32,532 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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R53 WOH is a 2002 Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2002 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 71,560 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 24 years old, this Mini Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R53 WOH is a 2002 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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