2002 MINI 1.6L Petrol · NJ02 DVT
2002 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 91,147 miles. MOT expired on 06 Mar 2023.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Mar 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Mar 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,147 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NJ02 DVT Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 29/11/2023
- 91,147 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 21 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NJ02 DVT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mini Mini (NJ02 DVT) between February 2022 and November 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 November 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
NJ02 DVT Mileage History
- 28/02/202283,283 mi
- 07/03/202283,304 mi+21 mi
- 29/11/202391,147 mi+7,843 mi
Average of roughly 4,495 miles per year across 3 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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