2002 MINI 1.6L Petrol · OE51 VNP
2002 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 11 Jan 2002. Recorded mileage 206,272 miles. MOT expired on 03 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 206,272 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OE51 VNP Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2023
- 206,272 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OE51 VNP 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 (OE51 VNP) between September 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Emissions not tested over heated (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”.
OE51 VNP Mileage History
- 29/09/2022198,770 mi
- 05/10/2022198,782 mi+12 mi
- 03/10/2023206,272 mi+7,490 mi
Average of roughly 7,423 miles per year across 3 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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