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RJ02 PHZ

2002 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,360 mi
Last recorded143,360 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Mini Cooper73,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ02 PHZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 143,360 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 143,360 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 142,072 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 124,890 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2023 109,351 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 109,155 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 108,370 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 108,326 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 99,691 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 94,050 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 May 2015 94,050 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 78,754 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 66,733 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 58,858 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 48,595 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 34,059 miles

front tyres wearing outside.

Pass 9 Apr 2009 23,110 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 19,937 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 16,767 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 13,199 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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RJ02 PHZ is a 2002 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 73,519 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 24 years old, this Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RJ02 PHZ is a 2002 Mini Cooper, first registered on 17 April 2002.

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