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SH52 APV

2002 Mini Cooper S

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,496 mi
Last recorded117,496 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mini Cooper S71,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH52 APV
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 117,496 miles

suspension corrosion

front subframe corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2025 116,071 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension components corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2024 116,149 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2023 114,855 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 113,895 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 112,732 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 110,334 miles

vehicle fitted with sill covers

Pass 21 Sep 2019 108,564 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 106,591 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 22 Sep 2017 101,572 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 95,236 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 88,646 miles

Centre brake pipes covered in grease

crack on windscreen

Pass 25 Apr 2015 86,835 miles

brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 9 Dec 2013 83,870 miles

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

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

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

front brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 5 Nov 2012 80,957 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2012 80,957 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 7 Nov 2011 75,950 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 75,490 miles

N/S/F Spot Lamp not working

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

Fail 3 Feb 2011 75,490 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

N/S/F Spot Lamp not working

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 65,896 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 57,666 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 47,483 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 47,482 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2005 40,183 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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SH52 APV is a 2002 Mini Cooper S in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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SH52 APV is a 2002 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 6 November 2002.

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