1997 Rover MINI 1.3L Petrol · P212 BTT
1997 Rover MINI (1.3L, petrol). First registered 08 Jan 1997. Recorded mileage 37,572 miles. MOT expired on 27 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- ROVER MINI
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,572 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P212 BTT Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/02/2025
- 37,572 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P212 BTT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Rover Mini (P212 BTT) between July 2022 and February 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 February 2025 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: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement top engine stabilizer mount/bush e”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))”.
P212 BTT Mileage History
- 02/07/202237,478 mi
- 12/07/202337,538 mi+60 mi
- 17/07/202337,538 mi
- 28/02/202537,572 mi+34 mi
Average of roughly 35 miles per year across 4 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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