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S333 WBA

2002 Mini Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,547 mi
Last recorded55,547 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2007
Typical for 2002 Mini Mini Cooper S51,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS333 WBA
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper S
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2007 55,547 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 55,547 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

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

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Pass 3 May 2006 38,905 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 38,905 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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S333 WBA is a 2002 Mini Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 135 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S333 WBA, 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 S333 WBA registered?

S333 WBA is a 2002 Mini Mini Cooper S, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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