2002 MINI 1.6L Petrol · RY51 XSO
2002 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 25 Jan 2002. Recorded mileage 177,961 miles. MOT expired on 19 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 177,961 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RY51 XSO Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 15/08/2025
- 177,961 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (32 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RY51 XSO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mini Mini (RY51 XSO) between January 2006 and August 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 15 August 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (32 issues), Tyres (21 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear compliance bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear compliance bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
RY51 XSO Mileage History
- 23/01/200651,294 mi
- 24/01/200651,294 mi
- 07/02/200763,713 mi+12,419 mi
- 07/02/200763,713 mi
- 12/02/200872,344 mi+8,631 mi
- 13/03/200979,466 mi+7,122 mi
- 24/02/201082,922 mi+3,456 mi
- 25/03/201186,462 mi+3,540 mi
- 28/03/201289,809 mi+3,347 mi
- 26/03/201396,355 mi+6,546 mi
- 27/03/201396,355 mi
- 24/09/201498,027 mi+1,672 mi
- 28/09/2015109,654 mi+11,627 mi
- 28/09/2015109,654 mi
- 29/09/2016122,118 mi+12,464 mi
- 30/09/2016122,118 mi
- 19/09/2017133,662 mi+11,544 mi
- 28/09/2017133,667 mi+5 mi
- 20/09/2018144,367 mi+10,700 mi
- 03/10/2019147,512 mi+3,145 mi
- 03/10/2019147,512 mi
- 13/04/2021166,169 mi+18,657 mi
- 21/08/2024166,201 mi+32 mi
- 15/08/2025177,961 mi+11,760 mi
Average of roughly 6,476 miles per year across 24 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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