2002 MINI 1.6L Petrol · LJ52 YLR

The vehicle holds a valid certificate until August 2026, having passed on 5 August 2025 at 21,896 miles immediately after a failure for a Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp and headlamp aim issues. Maintenance appears inconsistent, with the SRS light defect recurring in both August 2023 and August 2025 despite a clean pass in August 2024. This pattern suggests the airbag fault was temporarily cleared rather than repaired, pointing to neglect of critical safety electronics. The odometer reading of 21,896 miles is exceptionally low for a 2002 model, averaging approximately 912 miles per year. Records show the car covered only 321 miles between the August 2024 and August 2025 inspections, confirming long periods of inactivity. Prolonged storage often causes more harm than daily use, particularly regarding rubber perishing and fluid degradation. Inspect the airbag wiring and crash sensors thoroughly, as the warning lamp has been a persistent failure item. The tester flagged a perished fuel cap seal in 2023 and 2025, which indicates a lack of attention to minor sealing components that could trigger emissions issues. Additionally, the August 2023 log noted a broken friction pad on the offside front brake, so the entire braking system requires a physical check for seized calipers or corroded discs resulting from the vehicle standing idle. Headlamp aim also needs adjustment to ensure legal compliance.