1997 Rover MINI 1.3L Petrol · P405 HVP
1997 Rover MINI (1.3L, petrol). First registered 14/04/1997. Recorded mileage 53,545 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER MINI
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/10/2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,545 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
P405 HVP Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/10/2021
- 53,545 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 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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P405 HVP Mileage History
- 23/01/200745,396 mi
- 14/01/200848,490 mi+3,094 mi
- 21/01/200848,490 mi
- 22/02/201453,133 mi+4,643 mi
- 28/02/201453,135 mi+2 mi
- 12/02/201553,274 mi+139 mi
- 24/09/201853,312 mi+38 mi
- 13/10/202153,545 mi+233 mi
- 18/10/202153,545 mi
Average of roughly 553 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
P405 HVP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Rover Mini (P405 HVP) between January 2007 and October 2021.
The record contains 6 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 18 October 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”.
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