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YL51 NGO

2002 Mini Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,409 mi
Last recorded59,409 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2008
Typical for 2002 Mini Mini Cooper55,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL51 NGO
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2008 59,409 miles

front driving lights damaged and not working

rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 21 Jul 2008 59,090 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 42,008 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 39,479 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 39,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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YL51 NGO is a 2002 Mini Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YL51 NGO, 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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YL51 NGO is a 2002 Mini Mini Cooper, first registered on 24 January 2002.

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