2002 MINI 1.6L Petrol · LS52 YJB
2002 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2002. Recorded mileage 101,221 miles. MOT expired on 27 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (02 Apr 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,221 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LS52 YJB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 16/03/2026
- 101,221 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS52 YJB 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 (LS52 YJB) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn upper strut mounting bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper boot split. (5.3.4 (b) (”; “Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))”.
LS52 YJB Mileage History
- 24/03/202383,516 mi
- 07/03/202486,151 mi+2,635 mi
- 24/03/202592,659 mi+6,508 mi
- 28/03/202592,659 mi
- 16/03/2026101,221 mi+8,562 mi
Average of roughly 5,943 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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