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V888 SMP

2002 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

180,058 mi
Last recorded180,058 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Mini Cooper73,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV888 SMP
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 180,058 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 177,834 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

engine underside wet with oil offside

reverse light not working

Fail 19 Sep 2023 177,834 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

engine underside wet with oil offside

reverse light not working

Pass 12 Sep 2022 173,362 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 84,595 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust deteriorated and hanger rubber deteriorated

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 28 Jul 2020 84,594 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust deteriorated and hanger rubber deteriorated

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 13 Aug 2019 80,945 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front & offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

petrol tank metal strap corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2018 78,521 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 76,186 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 76,154 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 76,154 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)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 75,942 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise rear exhaust corroded and weak

Pass 30 Sep 2014 69,288 miles

fuel tank strap corroded

nearside rear tyre tread pattern lifting

nearside wiper blade split but clearing screen

offside rear tyre distorted on inner edge

play in upper steering column adjustable type

rear exhaust mountings worn

Fail 30 Sep 2014 69,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

fuel tank strap corroded

nearside rear tyre tread pattern lifting

nearside wiper blade split but clearing screen

offside rear tyre distorted on inner edge

play in upper steering column adjustable type

rear exhaust mountings worn

Pass 21 Aug 2013 60,307 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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

fuel tank susport straps badly corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2013 60,307 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

fuel tank susport straps badly corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2012 56,381 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 24 Aug 2011 51,147 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 51,147 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 46,687 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2010 46,687 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 41,675 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 41,675 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 12 May 2009 39,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2009 39,702 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 34,995 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 34,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2007 29,395 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 24,999 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 13,725 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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V888 SMP is a 2002 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

Across all 2002 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 73,519 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 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 24 years old, this Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V888 SMP is a 2002 Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 April 2002.

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