2002 MINI 1.6L Petrol · RA02 POP
2002 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 76,527 miles. MOT expired on 23 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,527 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RA02 POP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2025
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RA02 POP 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 (RA02 POP) between April 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 September 2025 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: Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 unable to be completed due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
RA02 POP Mileage History
- 06/04/202373,924 mi
- 06/04/202373,924 mi
- 17/09/202476,527 mi+2,603 mi
Average of roughly 1,794 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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