2002 MINI 1.6L Petrol · FM02 JUX

The 2002 Mini presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent DVSA test on 1 September 2025 at 129,456 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. Prior to that, the 6 September 2024 examination at 125,869 miles also passed cleanly. The vehicle shows no recurring advisories or mechanical faults across the available history, indicating consistent compliance with roadworthiness standards over the last three years. Recorded mileage sits at 129,456 against a 24-year lifespan, equating to a low average of roughly 5,394 miles per year. The data shows gentle accumulation: 121,836 miles on 23 August 2023, rising to 125,866 by 5 September 2024 and 129,456 by September 2025. Such restrained use suggests prolonged standing or light local running rather than high-speed motorway wear, though low mileage on an ageing hatchback often masks perished rubber components and corrosion where moisture settles. The two failure entries on 23 August 2023 and 5 September 2024 are anomalous. Both show a fail stamped at identical mileages to the subsequent passes on the same days, with no defects listed on either the failure or pass certificates. This pattern points to administrative rejections, likely related to test centre logging or presentation issues, not mechanical deficiency. The owner corrected the matter and secured a clean pass within hours on each occasion. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and subframe mounts given the car's age and low-use profile. Check brake discs and calipers for binding after standing, and examine sills and floorpan for structural rust. The MOT record itself raises no red flags, but 24 years will have taxed unseen components regardless of a clean test sheet.