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T14 XTJ

2002 Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,030 mi
Last recorded140,030 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mini Cooper S71,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT14 XTJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 140,030 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 137,974 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount bushing starting to perish (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed belt starting to fray (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 136,818 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material lower brake pipe to flexi covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material lower brake pipe to flexi covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to deteriorate (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 133,477 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 130,306 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 130,254 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 123,416 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 123,416 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 111,872 miles

Central Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 111,639 miles

Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Central Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 93,037 miles

Central Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 81,613 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 74,258 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 68,966 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 68,966 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 63,599 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 58,744 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 58,744 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 49,009 miles

Air leak from breather pipe

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Oct 2009 42,360 miles

rearexhaust box begining to corrode

Fail 19 Sep 2008 37,134 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

engine oil level very low

Pass 19 Sep 2008 37,134 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

engine oil level very low

Pass 24 Sep 2007 31,779 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 24,271 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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T14 XTJ is a 2002 Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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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T14 XTJ is a 2002 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 16 November 2002.

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