1997 Rover MINI 1.3L Petrol · R994 SOJ
1997 Rover MINI (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/12/1997. Recorded mileage 76,916 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- ROVER MINI
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/06/2022
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,916 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
R994 SOJ Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/05/2021
- 76,916 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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R994 SOJ Mileage History
- 22/05/200646,840 mi
- 17/05/200750,235 mi+3,395 mi
- 14/05/200853,213 mi+2,978 mi
- 13/05/200955,430 mi+2,217 mi
- 19/05/201057,818 mi+2,388 mi
- 20/05/201057,818 mi
- 19/05/2011110,472 mi+52,654 mi
- 16/05/201262,052 mi-48,420 mi
- 28/05/201262,067 mi+15 mi
- 17/05/201363,937 mi+1,870 mi
- 24/05/201363,948 mi+11 mi
- 14/05/201465,918 mi+1,970 mi
- 22/05/201465,918 mi
- 13/05/201567,694 mi+1,776 mi
- 12/05/201669,735 mi+2,041 mi
- 24/05/201771,745 mi+2,010 mi
- 31/05/201771,747 mi+2 mi
- 16/05/201873,337 mi+1,590 mi
- 16/05/201873,337 mi
- 22/05/201974,812 mi+1,475 mi
- 03/06/201974,812 mi
- 19/05/202076,330 mi+1,518 mi
- 17/06/202076,330 mi
- 20/05/202176,916 mi+586 mi
Average of roughly 2,006 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R994 SOJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Rover Mini (R994 SOJ) between May 2006 and May 2021.
The record contains 16 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 20 May 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (19 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 59 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: “Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor ”; “Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adv”.
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