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MT02 HFW

2002 Mini Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

43,960 mi
Last recorded43,960 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2008
Typical for 2002 Mini Mini Cooper55,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT02 HFW
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2008 43,960 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 43,960 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

offside rear tyre run at wrong pressure

Pass 22 Feb 2007 34,126 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 34,126 miles

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

backbox in poor condition.

o/s/f tyre at 3mm.

rear wiper split.

Pass 13 Jul 2006 30,718 miles

o/s sill cover damaged

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)

brake discs starting to corrode

engine has a severe oil leak and needs to rectified asap,as it could become a hazard for other road users

noise from steering in opperation(no play)

Fail 30 Jun 2006 30,686 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

nearside front has some body damage

nearside front tyre worn to approx 2mm

offside and nearside front lower sills damaged but still secure

offside front tyre worn to approx 3mm

oil leak on rear of engine --poss oil filter?.

rear brake disc's starting to rust

steering creaking when turned but no play

tyre size is 175/65 R15 84H

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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MT02 HFW is a 2002 Mini Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MT02 HFW, 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 MT02 HFW registered?

MT02 HFW is a 2002 Mini Mini Cooper, first registered on 9 August 2002.

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