2002 MINI 1.6L Petrol · RE02 VPJ
2002 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 12 Apr 2002. Recorded mileage 126,282 miles. MOT valid until 24 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,282 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RE02 VPJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/10/2025
- 126,282 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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RE02 VPJ Mileage History
- 05/08/2024123,354 mi
- 08/08/2024124,354 mi+1,000 mi
- 04/08/2025126,281 mi+1,927 mi
- 01/10/2025126,283 mi+2 mi
- 25/10/2025126,282 mi-1 mi
Average of roughly 2,397 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
RE02 VPJ 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 (RE02 VPJ) between August 2024 and October 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 25 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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