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SW02 PHY

2002 Mini Cooper S

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,517 mi
Last recorded131,517 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Mini Cooper S71,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW02 PHY
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 131,517 miles

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

clutch pedal anti slip grip missing

Fail 14 Sep 2023 131,513 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

clutch pedal anti slip grip missing

Pass 12 Sep 2022 122,549 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 118,665 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 114,622 miles

Coolant leak expansion tank ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 99,535 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 99,525 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 89,629 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2018 89,285 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joining pipe for back box' (6.1.2 (a))

oil leak

Pass 24 May 2017 84,849 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2017 84,849 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 81,168 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 79,402 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 79,402 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 73,751 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 73,716 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

manifold heat shield insecure

Pass 15 Mar 2013 67,319 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 67,319 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 61,217 miles

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)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 56,389 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front tyre slight cracking in tread

Pass 17 Mar 2010 50,115 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Mar 2010 50,110 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 42,551 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 37,876 miles

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

inside edge of nearside rear brake disc starting to corrode

Pass 8 Aug 2007 31,686 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 31,686 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW.

Pass 14 Aug 2006 26,372 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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SW02 PHY is a 2002 Mini Cooper S in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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SW02 PHY is a 2002 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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