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RN51 EEO

2002 Mini One

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,477 mi
Last recorded90,477 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Mini One71,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 EEO
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 90,477 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2025 90,469 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside side wall and outside side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2024 83,090 miles

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 83,090 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 78,362 miles

Clunking noise when rocking / turning the steering wheel.

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective The lens is hazy and the projected beam image is very weak. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective The lens is hazy and the projected beam image is very weak. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

The fuel tank straps are corroded.

Fail 28 Jan 2023 78,308 miles

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

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

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

Clunking noise when rocking / turning the steering wheel.

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective The lens is hazy and the projected beam image is very weak. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective The lens is hazy and the projected beam image is very weak. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

The fuel tank straps are corroded.

Pass 12 Feb 2022 73,480 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

both front inner cv boots deteriorated

fuel tank straps corroded

oil leak close to excessive

Pass 5 Feb 2021 71,898 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front inner cv boots deteriorated

nearside front tyre outer side wall damaged

Pass 12 Nov 2019 70,687 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2019 70,687 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 69,956 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017
Pass 23 Nov 2016
Pass 14 Dec 2015
Pass 15 Dec 2014
Fail 6 Dec 2013

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear silencer corroding

Pass 6 Dec 2013

rear silencer corroding

Pass 17 Dec 2012 84,622 miles

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

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 28 Nov 2012 108,414 miles

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

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 28 Nov 2012 108,414 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 28 Nov 2011 74,349 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 28 Nov 2011 74,349 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 61,748 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 61,673 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 30 Nov 2009 50,481 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 37,934 miles

Accident damage to offside rear

Fail 21 Nov 2008 37,752 miles

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

Accident damage to offside rear

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2007 29,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 29,103 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 24,074 miles

How Reliable is the Mini One?

Based on 528,090 MOT tests across 55,487 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
55,487
On UK Roads
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RN51 EEO is a 2002 Mini One in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Mini One models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 71,817 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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RN51 EEO is a 2002 Mini One, first registered on 9 January 2002.

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