Est: £600 - £800
2002 (52) Mini Cooper (R50) 1.6 Manual Petrol
United Kingdom • 2 Apr 2026 • Lot 4001
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This Mini Cooper R50 features a Chilli red exterior with white accents and a black half-leather interior. The car has a long MOT, but buyers should note the additional premium and that all lots are sold as seen without warranty.
Condition
6
Moderate wear, reconditioning required.
/ 10
[Transmission]
Transmission:
[Chassis No]
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
LS52 EVY
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Mini Cooper R50 finished in Chilli red with a white roof, white bonnet strips, white 16inch alloy wheels and white mirror caps.
Black half leather interior, leather steering wheel, electric window and mirrors, Mini CD stereo system, remote central locking with alarm and immobiliser system.
Long MOT until 4th of February 2027.
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Points of note
£350
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£5,832
Median Price (Since 2020)
£51,810
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Feb 04 2027
Latest MOT Mileage
111,574 miles
Registration Date
2002-10-23
MOT History
Passed
On Feb 05 2026 with 111,574 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed
On Jan 21 2025 with 110,229 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front washers working but weak passably jelly in the washer bottle
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed
On Sep 01 2023 with 108,457 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- rear exhaust box corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed
On Sep 14 2022 with 104,197 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- rear exhaust box corroded
Failed
On Sep 13 2022 with 104,196 miles
There were 7 defects noted, with 2 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Minor:
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tyre (5.2.3 (e))
- rear exhaust box corroded
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Passed
On Nov 11 2021 with 102,080 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Minor:
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front both tyre has badly worn on the inner edge
- oil leak
- rear exhaust corroded
- Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Passed
On Nov 13 2020 with 99,861 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Minor:
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- steering column noisy in operation
- Fuel cap seal deteriorated
- Rear wiper blade split
Failed
On Nov 09 2020 with 99,842 miles
There were 11 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- steering column noisy in operation
- Fuel cap seal deteriorated
- Rear wiper blade split
Passed
On Nov 06 2019 with 97,480 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Failed
On Oct 30 2019 with 97,432 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed
On Nov 03 2018 with 94,840 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Passed
On Oct 30 2017 with 92,991 miles
Passed
On Nov 02 2016 with 89,991 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Failed
On Nov 02 2016 with 89,991 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory:
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Passed
On Oct 16 2015 with 87,140 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- car has coolent leak
Failed
On Oct 16 2015 with 87,140 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- car has coolent leak
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)
Passed
On Sep 30 2014 with 84,074 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Entered:
- advise cracking on nearside rear tyre
Passed
On Oct 23 2013 with 82,594 miles
Failed
On Oct 22 2013 with 82,592 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory:
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Passed
On Oct 11 2012 with 79,275 miles
Failed
On Oct 11 2012 with 79,273 miles
There were 4 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Fail:
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- (Dangerous) Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Passed
On Oct 21 2011 with 76,997 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Passed
On Oct 27 2009 with 72,159 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Failed
On Oct 27 2009 with 72,159 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Failed
On Oct 22 2008 with 62,950 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Passed
On Oct 22 2008 with 62,950 miles
Passed
On Nov 09 2007 with 54,098 miles
Passed
On Nov 10 2006 with 43,287 miles
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