2002 MINI Cooper 1.6L Petrol · LJ52 UPM
2002 MINI Cooper (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 34,529 miles. MOT expired on 30 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI COOPER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 34,529 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LJ52 UPM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2025
- 34,529 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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LJ52 UPM Mileage History
- 25/08/202133,202 mi
- 30/08/202233,358 mi+156 mi
- 07/08/202334,007 mi+649 mi
- 14/08/202434,369 mi+362 mi
- 05/08/202534,529 mi+160 mi
Average of roughly 336 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LJ52 UPM 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 Cooper (LJ52 UPM) between August 2021 and August 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
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