2002 MINI Cooper 1.6L Petrol · YJ51 FCW
2002 MINI Cooper (1.6L, petrol). First registered 08 Feb 2002. Recorded mileage 88,735 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI COOPER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,735 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YJ51 FCW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/01/2026
- 88,735 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YJ51 FCW 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 Cooper (YJ51 FCW) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
YJ51 FCW Mileage History
- 14/01/202381,945 mi
- 05/01/202487,502 mi+5,557 mi
- 03/01/202598,142 mi+10,640 mi
- 14/01/202598,144 mi+2 mi
- 07/01/202688,735 mi-9,409 mi
Average of roughly 2,277 miles per year across 5 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: Good
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