Official DVLA Record

2002 MINI 1.6L Petrol · PL52 TGU

PL52 TGU

2002 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 10/12/2002. Recorded mileage 104,280 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
MINI MINI
Year / Origin
2002 · Preston
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 25/10/2022
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
104,280 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 25/10/2022
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2002
Engine
1598cc

PL52 TGU Key Findings

  • 18 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2021
  • 104,280 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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PL52 TGU Mileage History

  1. 20/03/200640,475 mi
  2. 20/03/200759,626 mi+19,151 mi
  3. 20/03/200759,626 mi
  4. 04/03/200876,140 mi+16,514 mi
  5. 05/04/200987,239 mi+11,099 mi
  6. 05/04/200987,239 mi
  7. 21/04/201088,695 mi+1,456 mi
  8. 27/04/201191,219 mi+2,524 mi
  9. 16/04/201292,916 mi+1,697 mi
  10. 16/04/201393,646 mi+730 mi
  11. 16/04/201494,997 mi+1,351 mi
  12. 27/04/201595,704 mi+707 mi
  13. 20/04/201696,204 mi+500 mi
  14. 19/04/201796,716 mi+512 mi
  15. 18/04/201897,115 mi+399 mi
  16. 18/04/201997,850 mi+735 mi
  17. 08/10/202099,006 mi+1,156 mi
  18. 14/10/2021104,280 mi+5,274 mi

Average of roughly 4,098 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.

PL52 TGU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 1 Oct 2026, 14:18
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mini Mini (PL52 TGU) between March 2006 and October 2021.

The record contains 16 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 14 October 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 26 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.

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ADVISORY