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RK52 UJP

2002 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

118,733 mi
Last recorded118,733 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mini Cooper S71,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK52 UJP
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2026 118,733 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2025 118,732 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes under front wings corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner cv boot clip missing

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 10 Oct 2025 118,732 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes under front wings corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner cv boot clip missing

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 30 Apr 2025 118,729 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes under wings corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Front dust covers missing

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 20 Nov 2024 118,730 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes under gront wings corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 21 Nov 2023 117,361 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2023 117,336 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 113,419 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 107,980 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 107,979 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 104,200 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 101,010 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 101,009 miles

Central Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 95,491 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 90,764 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 85,525 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 80,504 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 75,021 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 75,021 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 71,579 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 71,579 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 66,958 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 61,804 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2011 61,795 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 54,572 miles

both front brake discs showing signs of wear (not excessive),

Fail 25 Oct 2010 54,572 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front brake discs showing signs of wear (not excessive),

Pass 27 Oct 2009 47,878 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 43,011 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 36,496 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 36,496 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 32,050 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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RK52 UJP is a 2002 Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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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RK52 UJP is a 2002 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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