1997 Rover MINI 1.3L Petrol · R556 DWL
1997 Rover MINI (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1997. Recorded mileage 45,019 miles. MOT expired on 08 Aug 2021. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- ROVER MINI
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Aug 2021
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 45,019 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R556 DWL Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2020
- 45,019 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R556 DWL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Rover Mini (R556 DWL) between February 2009 and July 2020.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 22 July 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
R556 DWL Mileage History
- 24/02/200937,243 mi
- 24/02/201039,756 mi+2,513 mi
- 25/02/201039,756 mi
- 08/08/201140,996 mi+1,240 mi
- 09/08/201242,283 mi+1,287 mi
- 29/07/201342,980 mi+697 mi
- 17/07/201443,627 mi+647 mi
- 15/07/201544,278 mi+651 mi
- 11/07/201644,603 mi+325 mi
- 11/07/201644,603 mi
- 10/07/201744,872 mi+269 mi
- 24/07/201844,992 mi+120 mi
- 27/07/201844,995 mi+3 mi
- 06/08/201945,011 mi+16 mi
- 22/07/202045,019 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 682 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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