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RX02 NBE

2002 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

89,475 mi
Last recorded89,475 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mini Cooper S71,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX02 NBE
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 89,475 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2026 89,475 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 84,500 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2021 84,500 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 80,538 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 80,536 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 75,645 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 75,478 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 68,317 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 68,317 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 62,675 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 62,675 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 54,664 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn and noisey (2.1.2c)

Steering system slightly rough top suspention mounts (2.2.D.1)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 54,664 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn and noisey (2.1.2c)

Steering system slightly rough top suspention mounts (2.2.D.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 54,318 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 53,558 miles

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

o/s/front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

o/s[n/s/rear tyres wearimg inner edges

Fail 4 Sep 2014 53,558 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

o/s/front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

o/s[n/s/rear tyres wearimg inner edges

Pass 11 Mar 2013 42,447 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 42,371 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 33,982 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 31,237 miles

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Fail 7 Mar 2011 31,237 miles

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Fail 9 Mar 2010 28,557 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 28,557 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 26,061 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 26,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 22,624 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 22,623 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 19,609 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 16,007 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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RX02 NBE is a 2002 Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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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RX02 NBE is a 2002 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 5 April 2002.

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