1997 Rover MINI 1.3L Petrol · P656 CCW
1997 Rover MINI (1.3L, petrol). First registered 07 Apr 1997. Recorded mileage 92,984 miles. MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER MINI
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,984 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P656 CCW Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/02/2026
- 92,984 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 13 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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P656 CCW Mileage History
- 27/05/200866,969 mi
- 04/06/200866,973 mi+4 mi
- 01/06/200973,299 mi+6,326 mi
- 03/06/200973,299 mi
- 12/07/201078,815 mi+5,516 mi
- 12/07/201078,815 mi
- 07/07/201182,083 mi+3,268 mi
- 12/07/201182,118 mi+35 mi
- 30/04/201283,395 mi+1,277 mi
- 07/06/201383,473 mi+78 mi
- 14/06/2013138,438 mi+54,965 mi
- 10/06/201484,875 mi-53,563 mi
- 13/06/201484,874 mi-1 mi
- 02/06/201586,742 mi+1,868 mi
- 09/06/201586,742 mi
- 24/06/201688,450 mi+1,708 mi
- 08/07/201688,450 mi
- 08/06/201789,025 mi+575 mi
- 12/06/201789,026 mi+1 mi
- 20/06/201889,982 mi+956 mi
- 11/07/201890,004 mi+22 mi
- 25/07/201990,785 mi+781 mi
- 30/07/201990,787 mi+2 mi
- 04/08/202091,456 mi+669 mi
- 11/08/202091,458 mi+2 mi
- 30/09/202192,166 mi+708 mi
- 26/02/202592,909 mi+743 mi
- 23/02/202692,984 mi+75 mi
Average of roughly 1,466 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P656 CCW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Rover Mini (P656 CCW) between May 2008 and February 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 13 failures.
The most recent test on 23 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 13 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (21 issues), Brakes (17 issues), Suspension (16 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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