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RV52 HCX

2002 Mini Mini Cooper S

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,769 mi
Last recorded44,769 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mini Mini Cooper S51,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV52 HCX
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper S
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 26 Sep 2025 44,769 miles

Full roll cage fitted Race seat and 5 point full harnesses fitted to driver and front passenger Non standard steering wheel fitted.

Pass 5 Oct 2005 24,919 miles

advise rear number plate starting to detereorate

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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RV52 HCX is a 2002 Mini Mini Cooper S in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RV52 HCX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RV52 HCX?

You can check the full history of RV52 HCX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RV52 HCX registered?

RV52 HCX is a 2002 Mini Mini Cooper S, first registered on 25 September 2002.

Is RV52 HCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV52 HCX shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RV52 HCX have outstanding finance?

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