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YL51 OJV

2002 Mini Mini (R57)

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,739 mi
Last recorded105,739 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL51 OJV
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 105,739 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

rear wiper missing

Fail 25 Jan 2016 105,619 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour lens cover missing (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

rear wiper missing

Pass 24 Jan 2015 98,059 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 98,058 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 88,064 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2014 87,892 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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 26 Jan 2013 78,446 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 66,315 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 57,835 miles

slight wear in front wishbone rear bushes

slight wear in steering rack end

uneven tyre wear

Fail 1 Feb 2011 57,835 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

slight wear in front wishbone rear bushes

slight wear in steering rack end

uneven tyre wear

Pass 19 Jan 2010 51,209 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 44,112 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 42,187 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 40,799 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 40,798 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 35,567 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R57)?

Based on 45,115 MOT tests across 3,155 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
4,754
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
3,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 365
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 324
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 244
Registration plate lamp not working 223
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YL51 OJV is a 2002 Mini Mini (R57) in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

The most common reason a Mini Mini (R57) fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 365 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YL51 OJV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R57) typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 24 years old, this Mini Mini (R57) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YL51 OJV registered?

YL51 OJV is a 2002 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 31 January 2002.

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