MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,058 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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
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
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
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))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear exhaust deteriorated and hanger rubber deteriorated
fuel cap seal perished
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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)
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)
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)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
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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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