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SW51LMY
2002 MINI MINI
Colour: Yellow
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration SW51LMY
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2002
- Colour Yellow
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 04 Oct 2026
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MOT History 32 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
32
Total Tests
21
Passes
11
Failures
65.63%
Pass Rate
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110 Total Defects Recorded
29 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 0
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Stiff In Operation (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Stiff In Operation (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
29 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 0
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Stiff In Operation (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Stiff In Operation (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
2 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 0
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front side light lens damaged
- Hydraulic leak, but not excessive engine oil / power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
27 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 0
Reason(s) for failure
- Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced offside & nearside (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front side light lens damaged
- Hydraulic leak, but not excessive engine oil / power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
5 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 74,050 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- N/F SIDE LIGHT LENS CRACKED
4 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 39,525 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust mounting defective EXHAUST SYSTEM REAR MOUNTINGS DETERIORATED AT SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 NUMBER PLATE LAMP INOP (4.7.1 (b) (i))
23 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 38,206 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 NUMBER PLATE LIGHT NOT WORKING (4.7.1 (b) (i))
23 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 38,206 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 NUMBER PLATE LIGHT NOT WORKING (4.7.1 (b) (i))
1 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 87,525 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
23 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 87,512 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from front (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity broken (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
29 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 81,705 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly Run On (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Bearing slightly seized, restricting movement (5.3.3 (b) (i))
29 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 81,705 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Bearing slightly seized, restricting movement (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly Run On (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
24 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 79,463 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
23 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 79,460 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
25 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 73,968 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Heat shield loose
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
19 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 72,421 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
12 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 71,827 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
11 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 71,827 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
6 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 70,807 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
5 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 70,447 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2014 12 Jun 202629 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 69,678 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2013 12 Jun 20265 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 55,726 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
3 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 52,968 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2011 12 Jun 202627 Jul 2010
Fail
Mileage: 52,916 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
7 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 51,454 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
7 Aug 2009
Fail
Mileage: 51,454 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
7 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 48,499 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2009 12 Jun 20266 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 44,556 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
31 Jul 2006
Fail
Mileage: 39,610 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
31 Jul 2006
Pass
Mileage: 39,610 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
18 Jul 2005
Pass
Mileage: 33,485 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2006 12 Jun 202618 Jul 2005
Fail
Mileage: 33,485 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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SW51LMY was registered on 2002-01-10
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