2002 MINI Cooper 1.6L Petrol · HV52 ARO

This 2002 Mini Cooper presents in a stable and surprisingly clean roadworthiness condition, validated by the pass issued on 28 February 2026 at 118,455 miles. The maintenance trend reflects consistent care, evidenced by three consecutive clean passes on 27 February 2025 at 118,438 miles, 27 February 2024 at 116,256 miles, and 2 March 2023 at 109,995 miles. The singular blemish in this recent history is an administrative or procedural failure on 23 February 2024 at 116,256 miles which was rectified four days later without any recorded mechanical defects. The vehicle has accumulated 118,455 miles over its twenty-four-year lifespan, averaging a low 4,936 miles annually. Mileage accumulation remained remarkably subdued between February 2025 and February 2026, with the car covering a mere 17 miles across that twelve-month period. A prior stagnation phase occurred between the February 2024 and February 2025 tests when the vehicle added only 2,182 miles. This sparse usage pattern implies the Mini spent extended periods in storage or served as an occasional weekend car, meaning a prospective buyer must look out for perished rubber components and seized ancillaries. Although the official DVSA record shows zero advisory notices across the five provided tests, the age of the chassis demands a thorough physical inspection of the subframes, suspension bushes, and brake lines. Low mileage on an older vehicle often masks hidden corrosion or deteriorating elastomeric components that escape basic MOT testing standards. Inspect the steering rack gaiters, damper condition, and brake discs closely during a physical viewing to confirm that years of light use have not resulted in neglected mechanical upkeep.