1997 Rover MINI 1.3L Petrol · AFJ 5V
1997 Rover MINI (1.3L, petrol). First registered 05 Mar 1997. Recorded mileage 83,934 miles. MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER MINI
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,934 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AFJ 5V Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2026
- 83,934 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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AFJ 5V Mileage History
- 23/05/200642,577 mi
- 24/05/200748,419 mi+5,842 mi
- 29/07/200855,306 mi+6,887 mi
- 29/07/200855,306 mi
- 22/07/200961,825 mi+6,519 mi
- 05/08/200961,853 mi+28 mi
- 04/05/201165,193 mi+3,340 mi
- 20/05/201165,195 mi+2 mi
- 23/04/201265,573 mi+378 mi
- 01/05/201265,574 mi+1 mi
- 01/05/201373,236 mi+7,662 mi
- 12/02/201673,450 mi+214 mi
- 21/06/201773,463 mi+13 mi
- 22/06/201773,463 mi
- 05/06/201875,937 mi+2,474 mi
- 12/06/201876,049 mi+112 mi
- 23/10/201979,651 mi+3,602 mi
- 23/10/201979,651 mi
- 19/10/202081,799 mi+2,148 mi
- 17/09/202181,806 mi+7 mi
- 30/08/202281,937 mi+131 mi
- 15/09/202382,560 mi+623 mi
- 09/09/202483,371 mi+811 mi
- 14/10/202583,599 mi+228 mi
- 29/09/202683,934 mi+335 mi
- 29/09/202683,934 mi
Average of roughly 2,032 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
AFJ 5V MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Rover Mini (AFJ 5V) between May 2006 and September 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 29 September 2026 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: Lighting (16 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
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