2002 MINI Cooper S 1.6L Petrol · RF52 AVY
2002 MINI Cooper S (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/11/2002. Recorded mileage 103,378 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MINI COOPER S
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/04/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,378 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1598cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
RF52 AVY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 03/06/2026
- 103,378 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 27 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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RF52 AVY Mileage History
- 10/04/202498,045 mi
- 15/04/2025101,140 mi+3,095 mi
- 30/04/2025101,142 mi+2 mi
- 30/03/2026103,358 mi+2,216 mi
- 03/06/2026103,378 mi+20 mi
Average of roughly 2,484 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RF52 AVY 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 Cooper S (RF52 AVY) between April 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 03 June 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box snapped (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust silencer insecure backbox (8.1.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”.
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