2002 MINI 1.6L Petrol · BT02 LCU
2002 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2002. Recorded mileage 109,194 miles. MOT expired on 02 Feb 2015. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Feb 2015
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,194 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BT02 LCU Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 12/02/2016
- 109,194 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BT02 LCU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mini Mini (BT02 LCU) between October 2006 and February 2016.
The record contains 8 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 February 2016 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). 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: “Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)”; “Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 2.223 (7.3.D.3)”.
BT02 LCU Mileage History
- 12/10/200632,116 mi
- 09/10/200734,171 mi+2,055 mi
- 11/11/200849,504 mi+15,333 mi
- 20/01/201057,562 mi+8,058 mi
- 22/01/201169,384 mi+11,822 mi
- 03/02/201285,011 mi+15,627 mi
- 25/01/201392,586 mi+7,575 mi
- 23/01/201499,144 mi+6,558 mi
- 12/02/2016109,194 mi+10,050 mi
Average of roughly 8,256 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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