2002 MINI 1.6L Petrol · SL02 VDF
2002 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 12 Apr 2002. Recorded mileage 59,064 miles. MOT expired on 12 Oct 2022.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Oct 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,064 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years. Mechanical analysis was skipped.
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SL02 VDF Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2021
- 59,064 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL02 VDF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mini Mini (SL02 VDF) between October 2021 and October 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 October 2021 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 (5 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
SL02 VDF Mileage History
- 12/10/202159,058 mi
- 14/10/202159,064 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 982 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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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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