2002 MINI 1.6L Petrol · VF02 LEJ
2002 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2002. Recorded mileage 146,062 miles. MOT expired on 25 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (20 Dec 2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,062 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VF02 LEJ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2022
- 146,062 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VF02 LEJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mini Mini (VF02 LEJ) between September 2021 and September 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 September 2022 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 (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached top (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (back bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
VF02 LEJ Mileage History
- 16/09/2021140,017 mi
- 15/09/2022146,061 mi+6,044 mi
- 16/09/2022146,062 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 6,045 miles per year across 3 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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