1997 Rover MINI 1.3L Petrol · R745 AAW
1997 Rover MINI (1.3L, petrol). First registered 20/10/1997. Recorded mileage 25,926 miles. MOT valid until 11/05/2027. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- ROVER MINI
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 25,926 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
R745 AAW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2026
- 25,926 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 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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R745 AAW Mileage History
- 20/09/202225,673 mi
- 26/09/202325,829 mi+156 mi
- 02/10/202325,832 mi+3 mi
- 15/04/202525,902 mi+70 mi
- 13/05/202625,926 mi+24 mi
Average of roughly 69 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R745 AAW 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 (R745 AAW) between September 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 May 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: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
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