1997 Rover MINI 1.3L Petrol · P256 BFC
1997 Rover MINI (1.3L, petrol). First registered 06/02/1997. Recorded mileage 81,724 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER MINI
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/08/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,724 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
P256 BFC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2025
- 81,724 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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P256 BFC Mileage History
- 16/08/202279,071 mi
- 04/08/202380,076 mi+1,005 mi
- 19/08/202481,039 mi+963 mi
- 24/07/202581,724 mi+685 mi
Average of roughly 903 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
P256 BFC 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 (P256 BFC) between August 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 8 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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.
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