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VO52 OLR

2002 Mini Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,733 mi
Last recorded81,733 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Mini Mini Cooper55,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO52 OLR
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2021 81,733 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2021 81,733 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 79,804 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 79,470 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 79,445 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 69,090 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 69,044 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low cannot adjust (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 61,218 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 61,196 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint inner (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 46,862 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 45,501 miles

exhaust rear deteriorated

Pass 29 Jan 2013 43,220 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 43,220 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 40,127 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 38,009 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 38,009 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 35,124 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 33,333 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 31,054 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 29,168 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 25,807 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper?

Based on 12,546 MOT tests across 2,117 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
4,648
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 243
Brake pipe excessively corroded 150
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 122
Headlamp aim too low 108
position lamp(s) not working 104
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VO52 OLR is a 2002 Mini Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2002 Mini Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 55,399 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Mini Cooper fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 243 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VO52 OLR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Mini Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VO52 OLR registered?

VO52 OLR is a 2002 Mini Mini Cooper, first registered on 4 October 2002.

Is VO52 OLR safe to buy?

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