2002 MINI 1.6L Petrol · CV02 BNX

The 2002 Mini Mini presents as roadworthy following its most recent test on 29 August 2024 at 91,058 miles, where the tester recorded no defects. The maintenance trend is stable, with no advisories or mechanical faults logged across any pass or fail entry. The two failure records from 28 August 2024 and 25 July 2023 show no defects recorded against the vehicle, indicating administrative or presentation issues at the test centre rather than outstanding mechanical condition. Recorded mileage stands at 91,058 against a 24-year lifespan, an average of roughly 3,794 miles per year. The car gained 12,709 miles between the July 2022 test at 72,932 miles and the July 2023 test at 85,626 miles, then only 5,423 miles to August 2024. This low annual use suggests extended standing periods, which on a 2002 chassis raises the risk of perished rubber components and stagnant fluids despite the clean record. The repeated no-defect failures mean the DVSA data gives no warning on suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, or structural corrosion. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of subframe rust, front lower arm bushes, and brake caliper operation, as these are common failure points on early Minis that a pass with no advisories does not rule out. Given the sparse and clean history, the vehicle shows signs of basic but not intensive upkeep. The absence of advisories across five years of testing implies either careful ownership or light use, though the twin failed-then-passed sequences one day apart suggest the seller addressed minor test-centre queries before final certification.