2002 MINI 1.6L Petrol · GF52 AEL
2002 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 17 Oct 2002. Recorded mileage 94,228 miles. MOT expired on 23 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Dec 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,228 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
GF52 AEL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/04/2025
- 94,228 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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GF52 AEL Mileage History
- 28/03/202390,429 mi
- 28/03/202390,432 mi+3 mi
- 05/04/202492,352 mi+1,920 mi
- 04/04/202594,222 mi+1,870 mi
- 25/04/202594,228 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 1,828 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GF52 AEL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mini Mini (GF52 AEL) between March 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Fuel tank insecure Strap rusty (6.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
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