2002 MINI 1.6L Petrol · LE02 AVB
2002 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 12 Aug 2002. Recorded mileage 73,008 miles. MOT expired on 31 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Apr 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,008 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LE02 AVB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2024
- 73,008 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LE02 AVB 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 (LE02 AVB) between August 2023 and September 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 02 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))”.
LE02 AVB Mileage History
- 03/08/202364,396 mi
- 08/08/202364,405 mi+9 mi
- 08/08/202364,405 mi
- 23/08/202473,006 mi+8,601 mi
- 02/09/202473,008 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 7,944 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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