1997 Rover MINI 1.3L Petrol · P424 CAD
1997 Rover MINI (1.3L, petrol). First registered 12/05/1997. Recorded mileage 40,925 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER MINI
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/08/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,925 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
P424 CAD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/08/2024
- 40,925 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 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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P424 CAD Mileage History
- 11/05/202240,291 mi
- 08/07/202340,800 mi+509 mi
- 11/08/202340,801 mi+1 mi
- 12/08/202440,924 mi+123 mi
- 23/08/202440,925 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 277 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P424 CAD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Rover Mini (P424 CAD) between May 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot (5.”; “Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.
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