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RN02 XTK

2002 Mini Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,440 mi
Last recorded150,440 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Mini Mini Cooper55,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN02 XTK
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 150,440 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2019 150,440 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 147,849 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear subframe corroded but not weakened

Fail 23 Feb 2018 147,849 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint ball joint seperated (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak ()

Rear subframe corroded but not weakened

Pass 24 Feb 2017 145,083 miles

Central brake light not working

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

Fail 20 Feb 2017 145,083 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central brake light not working

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 134,802 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 118,127 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 117,779 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 117,779 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 114,835 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 114,835 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 102,559 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low on inside edges

Nearside rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 5 Jul 2011 83,258 miles

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

Front brake discs heaviloy corroded

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipes corroded

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear exhaust box heavily deteriorated and partly insecure

Pass 2 Jun 2010 82,217 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 82,106 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 74,815 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 Jun 2009 74,812 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 70,738 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 59,424 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 48,017 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper?

Based on 12,546 MOT tests across 2,117 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
4,648
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 243
Brake pipe excessively corroded 150
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 122
Headlamp aim too low 108
position lamp(s) not working 104
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RN02 XTK is a 2002 Mini Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Mini Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 55,399 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Mini Cooper fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 243 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RN02 XTK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Mini Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RN02 XTK is a 2002 Mini Mini Cooper, first registered on 24 July 2002.

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