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RE02 VPV

2002 Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

105,635 mi
Last recorded105,635 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Mini Cooper S71,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE02 VPV
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 105,635 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 101,516 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2019 101,502 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 92,029 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 92,028 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 83,428 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 83,329 miles

Fuel tank insecure strap corroded. (7.2.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on. (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 76,963 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

centre stop lamp not working

fuel tank support straps badly corroded

nearside front tyre showing signs of perishing

offside front tyre showing signs of perishing

Fail 4 Nov 2016 76,963 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

centre stop lamp not working

fuel tank support straps badly corroded

nearside front tyre showing signs of perishing

offside front tyre showing signs of perishing

Pass 16 Oct 2015 71,027 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 71,026 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 65,192 miles

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

centre stop light not working

rear silencer corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2014 65,056 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

centre stop light not working

rear silencer corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2013 59,548 miles

centre stop light not working

rear silencer corroding

Pass 26 Oct 2012 54,494 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 54,490 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2011 47,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

high stop light not working

Pass 1 Nov 2011 47,644 miles

high stop light not working

Pass 28 Oct 2010 41,557 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 41,557 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

airbag warning lamp on

both rear brake discs inner faces in poor condition

both wiper blades badly deteriorated

Pass 24 Oct 2009 35,106 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 29,690 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 25,351 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

airbag warning lamp on

Pass 6 Nov 2006 19,871 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 18,201 miles

electric pas pump fan rough †

front wipers split but clearing screen

noisey pas electric pump

rear discs rusty faces

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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RE02 VPV is a 2002 Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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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RE02 VPV is a 2002 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 2 May 2002.

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