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1997 Rover MINI 1.3L Petrol · R206 GDS

R206 GDS

1997 Rover MINI (1.3L, petrol). First registered 24/12/1997. Recorded mileage 83,657 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 01/12/2022
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
1275cc

R206 GDS Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 02/12/2021
  • 83,657 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.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
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R206 GDS Mileage History

  1. 15/11/202183,658 mi
  2. 02/12/202183,657 mi-1 mi

Average of roughly -22 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

R206 GDS MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Rover Mini (R206 GDS) between November 2021 and December 2021.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 02 December 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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