2002 MINI 1.6L Petrol · RJ52 BAV
2002 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2002. Recorded mileage 127,310 miles. MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,310 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RJ52 BAV Key Findings
- 32 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/11/2025
- 127,310 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (28 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RJ52 BAV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
32 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mini Mini (RJ52 BAV) between November 2005 and November 2025.
The record contains 22 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 25 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (28 issues), Lighting (28 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 46 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: “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”.
RJ52 BAV Mileage History
- 28/11/200526,282 mi
- 13/06/200626,532 mi+250 mi
- 12/06/200730,495 mi+3,963 mi
- 15/07/200813,425 mi-17,070 mi
- 30/07/200941,365 mi+27,940 mi
- 30/07/201049,549 mi+8,184 mi
- 30/07/201049,549 mi
- 18/07/201153,367 mi+3,818 mi
- 18/07/201153,367 mi
- 28/07/201260,205 mi+6,838 mi
- 28/07/201260,205 mi
- 23/07/201366,240 mi+6,035 mi
- 23/07/201366,240 mi
- 08/07/201473,858 mi+7,618 mi
- 13/01/201575,233 mi+1,375 mi
- 07/01/2016108,366 mi+33,133 mi
- 07/01/2016108,366 mi
- 23/11/201693,446 mi-14,920 mi
- 23/11/201693,446 mi
- 20/11/201798,835 mi+5,389 mi
- 21/11/2018103,530 mi+4,695 mi
- 20/11/2019108,371 mi+4,841 mi
- 23/11/2019108,432 mi+61 mi
- 18/11/2020113,395 mi+4,963 mi
- 17/11/2021117,728 mi+4,333 mi
- 19/11/2021117,742 mi+14 mi
- 09/11/2022121,143 mi+3,401 mi
- 15/11/2023124,758 mi+3,615 mi
- 24/11/2023124,773 mi+15 mi
- 13/01/2025126,810 mi+2,037 mi
- 14/01/2025126,810 mi
- 25/11/2025127,310 mi+500 mi
Average of roughly 5,053 miles per year across 32 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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