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WM51 NFJ

2002 Mini Mini Cooper

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,626 mi
Last recorded73,626 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2009
Typical for 2002 Mini Mini Cooper55,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM51 NFJ
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2009 73,626 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside headlamp automatic adjuster faulty

offside rear number plate light cover missing

Pass 23 Jan 2009 73,626 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside headlamp automatic adjuster faulty

offside rear number plate light cover missing

Pass 21 Jan 2008 61,537 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2008 61,535 miles

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2007 51,248 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 42,356 miles

n/s and o/s rear brake discs rusty

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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WM51 NFJ is a 2002 Mini Mini Cooper in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WM51 NFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WM51 NFJ registered?

WM51 NFJ is a 2002 Mini Mini Cooper, first registered on 31 January 2002.

Is WM51 NFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM51 NFJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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