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RL52 OHF

2002 Mini Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2018
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,422 mi
Last recorded123,422 miles
Recorded on1 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Mini Mini Cooper S51,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL52 OHF
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper S
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2017 123,422 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 114,500 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 102,799 miles

Rear bumper missing. Nearside rear wheel arch loose

Fail 26 Nov 2014 102,795 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Rear bumper missing. Nearside rear wheel arch loose

Pass 27 Mar 2014 95,525 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exaust rear section corroding

Fail 26 Mar 2014 95,505 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exaust rear section corroding

Pass 9 Jul 2013 92,038 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag warning lamp not working

unable to test rear seat belts

Fail 8 Jul 2013 92,036 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

unable to test rear seat belts

Fail 4 Jun 2013 90,063 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 80,112 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 65,597 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 55,284 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 47,022 miles

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

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

air bag light on

mist of oil around steering rack pipes

nick in nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 24 Jun 2008 38,436 miles

corrosion to exhuast system

Pass 28 Jun 2007 33,559 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 28,253 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 26,726 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 24,767 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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RL52 OHF is a 2002 Mini Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RL52 OHF, 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 RL52 OHF registered?

RL52 OHF is a 2002 Mini Mini Cooper S, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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