2002 MINI 1.6L Petrol · LP02 ABU
2002 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 2002. Recorded mileage 144,424 miles. MOT valid until 09 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,424 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LP02 ABU Key Findings
- 35 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2026
- 144,424 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 14 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (41 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LP02 ABU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
35 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mini Mini (LP02 ABU) between June 2006 and September 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 14 failures.
The most recent test on 11 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 14 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (41 issues), Brakes (30 issues), Tyres (25 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Steering (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 108 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
LP02 ABU Mileage History
- 28/06/200622,847 mi
- 26/06/200731,619 mi+8,772 mi
- 26/06/200731,621 mi+2 mi
- 25/06/200839,372 mi+7,751 mi
- 15/06/200945,836 mi+6,464 mi
- 24/06/201053,591 mi+7,755 mi
- 18/06/201159,769 mi+6,178 mi
- 30/06/201267,376 mi+7,607 mi
- 30/06/201267,376 mi
- 26/06/201374,311 mi+6,935 mi
- 06/07/201374,412 mi+101 mi
- 03/07/201480,493 mi+6,081 mi
- 03/07/201480,493 mi
- 07/07/201584,037 mi+3,544 mi
- 14/07/201584,037 mi
- 21/07/201688,105 mi+4,068 mi
- 27/07/201688,110 mi+5 mi
- 12/07/201791,398 mi+3,288 mi
- 12/07/201791,398 mi
- 23/07/201895,135 mi+3,737 mi
- 23/07/201895,135 mi
- 08/08/2019100,719 mi+5,584 mi
- 17/08/2019100,722 mi+3 mi
- 19/08/2020103,746 mi+3,024 mi
- 26/08/2021107,945 mi+4,199 mi
- 27/08/2021107,945 mi
- 25/08/2022115,816 mi+7,871 mi
- 02/09/2022115,828 mi+12 mi
- 01/09/2023123,302 mi+7,474 mi
- 01/09/2023123,302 mi
- 23/08/2024130,052 mi+6,750 mi
- 21/08/2025137,726 mi+7,674 mi
- 29/08/2025137,975 mi+249 mi
- 10/09/2026144,424 mi+6,449 mi
- 11/09/2026144,424 mi
Average of roughly 6,017 miles per year across 35 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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