1997 Rover MINI 1.3L Petrol · R23 NAB
1997 Rover MINI (1.3L, petrol). First registered 08/08/1997. Recorded mileage 60,912 miles. MOT valid until 20/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER MINI
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,912 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1275cc
R23 NAB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/06/2026
- 60,912 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R23 NAB Mileage History
- 28/05/202260,142 mi
- 03/06/202360,154 mi+12 mi
- 08/06/202460,502 mi+348 mi
- 17/06/202560,764 mi+262 mi
- 22/06/202660,912 mi+148 mi
Average of roughly 189 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R23 NAB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Rover Mini (R23 NAB) between May 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (7 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Offside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill ”; “Nearside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill”.
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