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1997 Rover MINI 1.3L Petrol · R854 CEW

R854 CEW

1997 Rover MINI (1.3L, petrol). First registered 31/10/1997. Recorded mileage 60,946 miles. MOT valid until 17/03/2027.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 17/03/2027
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
1275cc

R854 CEW Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2026
  • 60,946 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
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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R854 CEW Mileage History

  1. 16/03/202359,167 mi
  2. 15/02/202459,417 mi+250 mi
  3. 15/02/202459,417 mi
  4. 19/02/202560,121 mi+704 mi
  5. 18/03/202660,946 mi+825 mi

Average of roughly 592 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R854 CEW MOT History

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

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 (R854 CEW) between March 2023 and March 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 18 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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