2002 MINI 1.6L Petrol · LS02 NJN
2002 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 25 Apr 2002. Recorded mileage 115,543 miles. MOT expired on 16 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 May 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Aug 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,543 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LS02 NJN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2024
- 115,543 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS02 NJN 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 (LS02 NJN) between March 2023 and April 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 23 April 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: Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system hose/caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii))”; “Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Deteriorated (0.1 (d))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
LS02 NJN Mileage History
- 31/03/2023105,078 mi
- 01/05/2023105,251 mi+173 mi
- 18/05/2023105,288 mi+37 mi
- 22/04/2024115,542 mi+10,254 mi
- 23/04/2024115,543 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 9,829 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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