2002 MINI 1.6L Petrol · RV52 FRP
2002 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 26/09/2002. Recorded mileage 180,942 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 180,942 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1598cc
RV52 FRP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/08/2025
- 180,942 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 16 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: 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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RV52 FRP Mileage History
- 26/01/2022154,980 mi
- 27/01/2022154,980 mi
- 07/02/2023163,407 mi+8,427 mi
- 29/01/2024172,914 mi+9,507 mi
- 01/08/2025180,942 mi+8,028 mi
Average of roughly 7,391 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RV52 FRP 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 (RV52 FRP) between January 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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 Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
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