2002 MINI 1.6L Petrol · LB02 CWR
2002 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 2002. Recorded mileage 159,079 miles. MOT valid until 07 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,079 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LB02 CWR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2026
- 159,079 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LB02 CWR 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 (LB02 CWR) between July 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 August 2026 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 (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
LB02 CWR Mileage History
- 31/07/2024153,776 mi
- 02/08/2024153,842 mi+66 mi
- 05/08/2025157,368 mi+3,526 mi
- 06/08/2025157,369 mi+1 mi
- 05/08/2026159,079 mi+1,710 mi
Average of roughly 2,635 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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