1997 Rover MINI 1.3L Petrol · P171 DOD
1997 Rover MINI (1.3L, petrol). First registered 02 May 1997. Recorded mileage 19,242 miles. MOT expired on 24 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- ROVER MINI
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 19,242 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P171 DOD Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2025
- 19,242 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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P171 DOD Mileage History
- 18/06/202419,059 mi
- 26/08/202519,242 mi+183 mi
Average of roughly 154 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
P171 DOD 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 1997 Rover Mini (P171 DOD) between June 2024 and August 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
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